#splenic_vein__splenicvein__vena_lienalis a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein
supertype: #vein__vena a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood
part of: #spleen__lien a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
part of: #lymphatic_system__lymphaticsystem__systema_lymphaticum the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
part of: #body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
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