Definition: The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA.
diseases: coordinate IM with AORTIC DISEASES (IM) or specifics (IM)
Other names Arch of the Aorta; Aortic Arch; Aorta, Descending; Descending Aorta; Arch, Aortic; Thoracic Aorta
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Aortic arch anomaly with peculiar facies and mental retardation