porta /pōrˈ or pörˈtə/ (zoology)

A gate-like structure, esp the transverse fissure of the liver

porˈtal adjective

portal system noun

The portal vein with its tributaries, etc

portal vein noun

The vein that conveys to the liver the venous blood from intestines, spleen, and stomach

portesse /pōrˈ, pörˈtəs or -tes/ (historical)

A portable breviary (also portˈess, portˈas, portˈhors, portˈhouse, portˈous, portˈhos or porteous /pōrˈ or pörˈtyəs/)

porteous roll noun (Scots law; obsolete)

A list of persons to be tried

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• nitric
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