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