portal system

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a vascular arrangement in which blood from the capillaries of one organ is transported to the capillaries of another organ by a connecting vein or veins.
2. (loosely) the hepatoportal system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of portal system¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Ms Qureshi said: "Certainly for this year, do not organise the portal system because it's not going to work. Who do you complain to if things don't turn out correctly?"

From BBC

That’s when hackers began purloining information about specific orders from online portal systems used by companies bidding to transport products.

From Los Angeles Times

Applicants often have to navigate labyrinthine portal systems and fill out multiple pages of documentation before appointments fill up, so it becomes a race for who can load and complete the forms the fastest.

From Scientific American

A telling illustration of the technology-driven 24/7 school day is the peak log-in time on the school’s portal system: 10:03 p.m.

From Washington Times

For all of the talk about Locksley’s recruiting prowess, the new coach’s best work this offseason came on the transfer market, eased by the NCAA’s new portal system that allows players to explore their options.

From Washington Post