
Meaning of AORTIC ARCH
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The part of the aorta between the ascending and descending portions which supplies blood flow to the arms, head and neck through the carotid and subclavian arteries. |
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