Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porta
Noun
/ˈpɔːr.tə/
Definition
A term often used to refer to an entrance or a gateway.
Examples
- The porta hepatis is the gateway to the liver.
- When visiting the ancient city, you must pass through the main porta to enter.
- The porta of the stadium was decorated for the festival.
Meaning
In anatomical terms, ‘porta’ pertains to a structure that serves as a doorway or gateway, commonly denoting a place where blood vessels or ducts enter and exit an organ.
Synonyms
- Gateway
- Entrance
- Portal
- Doorway
