Cantlie line en · NOUN
Etymology
Described by Scottish physician James Cantlie (1851–1926).
Meanings
- (uncountable) An imaginary line, extending from the left side of the inferior vena cava to the middle of the gallbladder, which divides the liver into two planes and is used when performing a hepatectomy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantlie's line | alternative | lexicographic |