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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

MESHD017545

An abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of the THORACIC AORTA. This proximal descending portion of aorta gives rise to the visceral and the parietal branches above the aortic hiatus at the diaphragm.

Synonyms

  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
  • Aneurysm, Thoracic Aorta
  • Aorta Aneurysm, Thoracic
  • Thoracic Aorta Aneurysms
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic
  • Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:55.068Z