Definition of Thoracic aorta

1. Noun. A branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries.

Generic synonyms: Aorta
Group relationships: Chest, Pectus, Thorax

Medical Definition of Thoracic aorta

1. The part of the descending aorta that supplies structures as far down as the diaphragm. Synonym: pars thoracica aortae, aorta thoracica, thoracic part of aorta. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thoracic Aorta

thoracal
thoracal
thoracalgia
thoracentesis
thoraces
thoracic
thoracic
thoracic-pelvic-phalangeal dystrophy
thoracica
thoracically
thoracicoabdominal
thoracicoacromial
thoracicohumeral
thoracic actinomycosis
thoracic aorta (current term)
thoracic aorta (current term)
thoracic aortic aneurysm
thoracic aortic plexus
thoracic arteries
thoracic axis
thoracic cage
thoracic cardiac branches of vagus nerve
thoracic cardiac nerves
thoracic cavity
thoracic cavity
thoracic choke
thoracic compliance
thoracic duct
thoracic duct
thoracic fistula

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