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prepyloric vein

prepyloric vein

9.9
A small vein near the lower part of the stomach that leads into the main stomach vein
  • noun
  • /ˌprɛpɪˈlɔrɪk veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena prepilorica
  • Bleeding from the prepyloric vein can complicate certain types of abdominal operations.

Examples

  • The prepyloric vein is an important landmark for gastric surgery.

  • The prepyloric vein drains blood from the stomach.

  • Surgeons often identify the prepyloric vein during procedures involving the lower stomach.

  • Surgeons often examine the prepyloric vein during procedures.

  • During gastric surgery, identifying the prepyloric vein is crucial for preventing excessive bleeding.

  • The prepyloric vein plays a key role in supplying blood to the stomach and is often studied in anatomy.

  • Surgeons should be aware of the prepyloric vein to effectively manage blood flow during operations.

Synonyms

vena pylorica
vsprepyloric vein
  • Specialized
9.9

A small vein near the lower opening of the stomach that drains blood

uses a different form of the name

Surface Forms

prepyloric vein singular
prepyloric veins plural

Morphology

prepyloric + vein

The meaning 'a vein located near the pylorus' is directly compositional from 'prepyloric' (pre- + pyloric, i.e. before/near the pylorus) and 'vein' (a blood vessel). Although medically specialized, the prefix+suffix morphology follows predictable Latin/Greek formation patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows the constituent parts can infer the overall meaning.

Etymology

Prepyloric vein comes from its parts: pre- meaning 'in front of', pyloric referring to the little 'gate' where the stomach meets the intestine, and vein meaning a blood channel. This small vein sits just before that gate and carries blood toward the main stomach vein, so the name tells surgeons exactly where it is.