renal artery
Definition
Noun: * Renal Artery: A major blood vessel that originates from the abdominal aorta and supplies oxygenated blood to the kidneys, adrenal glands, and ureters. It is a paired artery, with one serving each kidney.
Usage
The term "renal artery" is used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe a specific part of the circulatory system. It is a precise anatomical term.
Examples: * The surgeon carefully clamped the renal artery to control bleeding during the operation. * A blockage in the renal artery can lead to high blood pressure and impaired kidney function. * The scan showed a narrowing, or stenosis, of the left renal artery.
Advanced Usage
- Renal artery stenosis: A medical condition referring to the narrowing of one or both renal arteries, which is a common cause of secondary hypertension.
- Renal artery aneurysm: A rare, localized enlargement or bulging of the wall of the renal artery.
Variants and Related Words
- Arteria renalis: The Latin anatomical term for the renal artery.
- Renal: (Adjective) Pertaining to the kidneys (e.g., renal function, renal failure).
- Artery: (Noun) A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Synonyms
- Kidney artery: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Renal artery thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot within the renal artery.
- Renal artery embolus: A blood clot or other material that travels from elsewhere in the body and lodges in the renal artery.
Noun
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an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters
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