Mesenteric Vein Definition

Mesenteric Vein:

Veins which return blood from the intestines; the inferior mesenteric vein empties into the splenic vein, the superior mesenteric vein joins the splenic vein to form the portal vein.

Terms Related to Mesenteric Vein

Portal Vein
A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.
Subclavian Vein
The continuation of the axillary vein which follows the subclavian artery and then joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.
Retinal Vein
Central retinal vein and its tributaries. It runs a short course within the optic nerve and then leaves and empties into the superior ophthalmic vein …
Splenorenal Shunt
Anastomosis of splenic vein to renal vein to relieve portal hypertension.
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Duodenal obstruction caused by compression of the third part of the duodenum by the root of the intestinal mesentery which contains the superior mesenteric artery, …
Central Retinal Vein
Central retinal vein and its tributaries. It runs a short course within the optic nerve and then leaves and empties into the superior ophthalmic vein …