porta hepatis
noun
porta hep·a·tis
-ˈhep-ə-təs 
: the fissure running transversely on the underside of the liver where most of the vessels enter or leave
called also transverse fissure
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“Porta hepatis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/porta%20hepatis. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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