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celiac trunk

/ˈsiːliæk trʌŋk/

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/ˈsiːliæk trʌŋk/C1formalmedical
  • ruКрупная артериальная ветвь брюшной аорты, которая снабжает кислородом кровью желудок, печень, селезенку, поджелудочную железу и верхнюю часть тонкой кишки.

A major arterial branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies oxygenated blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, and upper part of the small intestine.

  1. Major abdominal arteryC1formal

    A short, thick artery that branches from the abdominal aorta and supplies oxygenated blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, and part of the esophagus and pancreas.

    ruЧревный ствол

    • The celiac trunk is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta.
    • During the surgery, the doctor carefully identified the celiac trunk.
    • An aneurysm of the celiac trunk is a rare but serious condition.