Noun: splenic vein
- A vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein
"The splenic vein is a major contributor to the portal venous system";
- vena lienalis
Derived forms: splenic veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Part of: spleen
Encyclopedia: Splenic vein