Mesh term Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
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Description
An abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of the THORACIC AORTA. This proximal descending portion of aorta gives rise to the visceral and the parietal branches above the aortic hiatus at the diaphragm.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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