port

por·tal

(pōr'tăl),

1. Relating to any porta or hilum, specifically to the porta hepatis and the portal vein.

2. The point of entry into the body of a pathogenic microorganism.

Synonym(s): port

[L. portalis, pertaining to a porta (gate)]

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port

Radiation oncology Field, portal The site on the skin where the radiation enters the body. See Mantle port, Radiation oncology, Subcutaneous port, Venous port.

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por·tal

(pōr'tăl)

1. Relating to any porta or hilus, specifically to the porta hepatis and the portal vein.

2. The point of entry into the body of a pathogenic microorganism.

3. Synonym(s): field size. Synonym(s): port.

[L. portalis, pertaining to a porta (gate)]

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