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arch of the aorta

noun phrase

Definition of arch of the aorta

: the curved part of the aorta that connects the ascending aorta with the descending aorta and from which the brachiocephalic artery, left carotid artery, and left subclavian artery arise

— called also aortic arch

First Known Use of arch of the aorta

1754, in the meaning defined above

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arch of the aorta

noun

Medical Definition of arch of the aorta

: the curved transverse part of the aorta that connects the ascending aorta with the descending aorta

— called also aortic arch

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