anterior cerebral artery

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Noun anterior cerebral artery has 1 sense

anterior cerebral artery - one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex
--₁ is a kind of cerebral artery, arteria cerebri

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Anterior Cerebral Artery

Definition:

The anterior cerebral artery is one of the paired arteries that supply blood to the brain. It is responsible for the blood supply to the frontal lobes and the medial aspects of the cerebral hemispheres.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The anterior cerebral artery refers to the blood vessel located in the brain.

Example sentence: Damage to the anterior cerebral artery may lead to paralysis or loss of sensation in the legs.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or situated in the anterior cerebral artery.

Example sentence: The patient underwent an anterior cerebral artery bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the affected area.

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