noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
portal vein
Anatomical term for the vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
門脈は消化管からの血液を肝臓に運ぶ。
The portal vein carries blood from the digestive tract to the liver.
門脈圧亢進症は深刻な合併症を引き起こすことがある。
Portal hypertension can cause serious complications.