aortic nipple

a·or·tic nip·ple

colloquial term for the radiographic appearance of the left superior intercostal or accessory hemiazygos vein as a bump on the aortic knob.

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a·or·tic nip·ple

(ā-ōr'tik nip'ĕl)

A colloquial term for the radiographic appearance of the left superior intercostal or accessory hemiazygos vein as a bump on the aortic knob.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012