superior mesenteric artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- A large unpaired artery that arises from the abdominal aorta just below the celiac artery at the level of the first lumbar vertebra, and supplies the intestine from the distal half of the duodenum through two-thirds of the transverse colon, as well as the head of the pancreas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superior mesenteric arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Relateds
celiac artery · inferior mesenteric artery