porta hepatis

noun

porta hep·​a·​tis -ˈhep-ə-təs How to pronounce porta hepatis (audio)
: the fissure running transversely on the underside of the liver where most of the vessels enter or leave

called also transverse fissure

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“Porta hepatis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/porta%20hepatis. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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