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splenic vein

splenic vein

1 5.4
A blood vessel that takes blood from the spleen to the large vessel leading to the liver
  • noun
  • /ˈsplɛnɪk veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena esplénica
  • The splenic vein joins with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein.

Examples

  • An obstruction in the splenic vein can lead to complications in the portal circulation.

  • The splenic vein carries blood from the spleen.

  • During surgery, the surgeon carefully identified the splenic vein before proceeding with the procedure.

  • Many doctors study the splenic veins during their training.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the splenic vein during the operation to ensure no bleeding occurred.

  • When the doctor mentioned the splenic vein, he explained how it connects to the portal vein.

  • An ultrasound revealed a blockage in the splenic vein, which required further investigation.

Synonyms

vena lienalis
vssplenic vein
  • Specialized
9.9

A vein on the surface of the spleen that carries blood to the liver

collects blood from the spleen rather than emphasizing its formation

Surface Forms

splenic vein singular
splenic veins plural

Morphology

splenic + vein

The meaning is directly compositional: 'splenic' = related to the spleen and 'vein' = a blood vessel, so the phrase denotes a vein that drains or carries blood from the spleen. Although medical/technical, the sense is predictable from the constituents, so a learner who knows both words can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Splenic vein comes from splenic (from the 'spleen') and vein, so it literally names the blood vessel that carries blood away from the spleen. That's why it means the vein that collects blood from the spleen and joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein.