arteria appendicularis
Definition
- Noun:
- A branch of the ileocolic artery: The "arteria appendicularis" is a specific blood vessel. It is the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies blood to the vermiform appendix.
Usage Notes
- This is a highly specialized anatomical term. It is used almost exclusively in medical, biological, and surgical contexts.
- The term is often used in its Latin form ("arteria appendicularis") in English medical literature, though "appendicular artery" is a common English equivalent.
Examples
- Noun:
- During the appendectomy, the surgeon carefully ligated the arteria appendicularis.
- The arteria appendicularis is a terminal branch of the ileocolic artery.
Advanced Usage
- The term is a standard part of anatomical nomenclature. Understanding its location and function is critical in procedures like an appendectomy to prevent hemorrhage.
Variants and Related Words
- Appendicular artery: The direct English translation and synonym for "arteria appendicularis".
Synonyms
- Appendicular artery: The English equivalent term.
Noun
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the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix
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