Portal
Portal is a term that is widely used in various fields such as computing, architecture, video games, and medicine. In general, a portal is a gateway or entrance to something else.
Computing[edit | edit source]
In computing, a portal often refers to a web-based platform that provides access to a variety of information and services such as email, news, search engines, and shopping. Examples of popular web portals include Yahoo!, MSN, and Google.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
In architecture, a portal is an entrance or a doorway to a building. It can be a grand entrance like the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin or a simple doorway in a residential building.
Video Games[edit | edit source]
In video games, a portal is often a gateway that transports the player from one location to another. A popular example of this is the game Portal, where the player uses a portal gun to create inter-spatial portals to solve puzzles.
Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medicine, a portal can refer to a pathway in the body that carries fluids from one area to another, such as the portal vein which carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver.
See Also[edit | edit source]
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Portal.
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