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abdominal aorta

 

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Noun abdominal aorta has 1 sense
  1. abdominal aorta - a branch of the descending aorta
    --1 is a kind of
    aorta
    --1 is a part of abdomen, venter, stomach, belly

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Abdominal Aorta

Description

The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity and a major part of the circulatory system. It is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to various organs and tissues in the abdomen, including the liver, kidneys, and intestines.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the abdominal aorta refers to the section of the aorta that begins at the diaphragm and extends down to the pelvis, branching into smaller blood vessels to supply blood to the abdomen and pelvis.

Example sentence: The abdominal aorta is a crucial pathway for blood flow to the digestive organs.

Sense 2: Surgery

In surgical contexts, abdominal aorta can refer to procedures or conditions related to the abdominal aorta, such as abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or abdominal aorta dissection.

Example sentence: The patient underwent a successful surgery to repair the abdominal aorta aneurysm.

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