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Definition of Descending aorta
1. Noun. The descending part of the aorta that branches into the thoracic and abdominal aortae.
Generic synonyms: Aorta
Medical Definition of Descending aorta
1. A part of the aorta, further divided into the thoracic aorta and the abdominal aorta. Synonym: pars descendens aortae, aorta descendens, descending part of aorta. (05 Mar 2000)