thoracic aorta
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tho·rac·ic a·or·ta
[TA]the part of the descending aorta superior to the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm (at the T-12 vertebral level).
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thoracic aorta
n.
The part of the descending aorta that extends from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm.
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tho·rac·ic a·or·ta
(thōr-as'ik ā-ōr'tă) [TA]The part of the descending aorta that supplies structures as far down as the diaphragm.
Synonym(s): aorta thoracica, pars thoracica aortae, thoracic part of aorta.
Synonym(s): aorta thoracica, pars thoracica aortae, thoracic part of aorta.
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