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Term: Thoracic Aorta

Definition:

The thoracic aorta refers to the portion of the aorta, the main artery in the human body, that runs through the chest cavity. It extends from the aortic arch, a curved part of the aorta located at the top of the heart, to the diaphragm, the muscular partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, the thoracic aorta is the section of the aorta located in the chest or thoracic region of the body. It carries oxygenated blood pumped from the heart to various organs and tissues in the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

Example Sentence 1: The surgeon carefully repaired the aneurysm in the thoracic aorta to prevent further complications.

Example Sentence 2: A blockage in the thoracic aorta can lead to reduced blood flow to vital organs, causing severe health issues.

Sense 2:

As an adjective, thoracic aorta describes something related to or affecting the thoracic segment of the aorta.

Example Sentence 1: The thoracic aorta aneurysm caused significant discomfort and required immediate medical attention.

Example Sentence 2: The thoracic aorta surgery successfully repaired the damaged artery, restoring normal blood flow.

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