| aortic aneurysm |
Localised ballooning of the aorta, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture.
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| aorta |
aorta is the largest artery of the body. An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. The aorta is classified as an elastic artery, meaning that it is a large artery that contains many elastic (flexible) layers in the middle of it.
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| aorta |
the large artery that receives oxygenated blood directly from the heart.
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| aortitis |
Inflammation of the aorta, which is the main artery that carries the blood from the heart to ultimately supply the needs of the body.
Ãâó: www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/glossary.asp...
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| aortic arch |
The part of the aorta leaving the heart, which curves up like a cane handle over the top of it.
Ãâó: www.health.qld.gov.au/qldheartkids/glossaryab.asp
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