Term Name: | descending thoracic aorta |
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Definition: | The part of the aorta that extends from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm, and from which arises numerous branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the chest. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002345] |