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The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.
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Is aortic the same as aorta?
Aortic is an adjective meaning related to the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in your body.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning aorta?
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.
What is the medical combining form meaning aorta?
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.
What is the Latin Root meaning of aorta?
The word "aorta" is of Greek origin, from the verb aeirein, "to raise", for its position in the body. The word was first applied by Hippocrates to the bronchial tubes, and by Aristotle to what we now know as the aorta.
What does coarctation of the aorta mean?
This is a condition in which the aorta narrows where the ductus inserts. The meaning of the word coarctation is in fact narrowing. This disease is common for grown ups and for children too.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the aorta?
The medical term for inflammation of the aorta is "aortitis." It can be caused by various factors such as infections, autoimmune diseases, or other underlying conditions. Treatment may include medications to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.
How would your body be different without aorta?
The Aorta is the perhaps the most important of the 4 blood vessels of the heart. The Aorta is an Artery meaning that it takes blood away from the heart. The Aorta is particularly important because it supplies the entire body, except the lungs, with oxygenated blood. It's pretty safe to say that without the Aorta, you would either be dead, make a big mess of blood, or both! Hope this helps.
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta and Aortic Stenosis both describe narrowing of the aorta.Narrowing of the aorta is called Aortic Stenosis. Commonly caused by plaque buildup known as atherosclerosis.
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta above the diaphragm and an inferior abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
A congenital narrowing of the aorta is known as?
coarctation of the aorta
What is an abnormal aorta?
an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
