| aortic aneurysm |
Aneurysm refers to an abnormal expansion of an artery. Aortic aneurysm refers to an abnormal expansion of a section of the aorta, which is the main artery of the body. Aneurysms result from a weakened part of the artery wall expanding over time to an abnormal size. To use a non-medical example, an aneurysm is similar to a weak spot on a tire or hose that has started to balloon out and expand. ...
출처: www.usctransplant.org/heart/glossary.html
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| aortoiliac |
pertaining to the aorta, or iliac vessels, the main arteries which begin in the abdomen and supply blood to patients' legs.
출처: www.med.nyu.edu/fgpvascular/glossary.html
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| aortofemoral bypass |
an operation in which a bypass graft is constructed which carries blood from the aorta, around areas of blockage, to the legs. This procedure can greatly increase blood flow to the legs in patients with blockages in certain locations.
출처: www.med.nyu.edu/fgpvascular/glossary.html
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| aorta |
a main blood vessel, or artery, which begins at the heart and supplies blood, oxygen, and other nutrients to all tissues of the body
출처: www.med.nyu.edu/fgpvascular/glossary.html
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| aortic body |
a receptor in the aortic arch sensitive to changing oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels of the blood.
출처: paramedicine.wikispaces.org/Medical+Terminology
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