noun
porta
noun
1
In anatomy, the point where an organ's blood vessels and nerves enter, such as the porta hepatis of the liver; also called the hilum.
"The surgeon located the porta before clamping the vessels."
How to Use Porta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA technical anatomy term for the "gateway" spot on an organ where its vessels and nerves connect.
When to use it
Medical/anatomical terminology, not everyday vocabulary.
Word Forms
portae plural, Portas plural
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Etymology
From Latin porta, "gate" or "entrance" — the same root as "port" and "portal."