vasa brevia
noun plural
vasa bre·via
-ˈbrē-vē-ə 
: short branches of the splenic artery and vein that run to the greater curvature of the stomach
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“Vasa brevia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vasa%20brevia. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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