| aortic arch |
The part of the aorta leaving the heart, which curves up like a cane handle over the top of it.
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| aortic valve |
the valve that regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta.
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| aortic arch |
the curved portion of the aorta (the large blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body).
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| 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. ...
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| aortic body |
a receptor in the aortic arch sensitive to changing oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels of the blood.
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