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vena cystica

vena cystica

9.5
A vein that carries blood from the gallbladder to the vein that goes to the liver
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena cística
  • During the surgery, the vena cystica was carefully ligated to prevent bleeding.

Examples

  • Blockage of the vena cystica can result in gallbladder congestion.

  • The vena cystica drains blood from the gallbladder into the portal vein system.

  • The vena cystica is a key landmark for hepatobiliary surgeons.

  • The vena cystica is essential for gallbladder drainage.

  • Surgeons must be careful not to damage the vena cystica during procedures.

  • Surgeons must carefully inspect the vena cystica to ensure proper blood flow during a gallbladder operation.

  • A thorough understanding of the vena cystica is crucial for diagnosing gallbladder issues.

Synonyms

cystic vein
vsvena cystica
  • Specialized
5.0

A vein that carries blood from the gallbladder to a large vein in the liver

is the identical term for the same vessel but using an alternate name

Surface Forms

vena cystica singular
vena cysticas plural

Morphology

vena + cystica

The headword combines Latin 'vena' (vein) with a Latin-derived element 'cystica' (relating to a cyst or the gallbladder), so a learner who knows both constituents could plausibly infer it denotes a vein associated with the gallbladder. However, the item is technical medical/Latin terminology and the specific functional detail (draining into the portal system) is specialized and not fully predictable from the parts, making the transparency only partial.

Etymology

Vena cystica comes from old Latin words. vena means 'vein' and cystica comes from a word for 'bladder', specifically the gallbladder, so the name paints the picture of a small vein that drains blood from the gallbladder and therefore names that vein today.