thoracic aorta

noun

: the part of the aorta that lies in the thorax and extends from the arch to the diaphragm

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“Thoracic aorta.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thoracic%20aorta. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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