artery of Adamkiewicz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The largest anterior segmental medullary artery in humans, typically arising from a left posterior intercostal artery, which branches from the aorta and supplies the lower two thirds of the spinal cord via the anterior spinal artery.

Word forms

artery of Adamkiewicz arteries of Adamkiewicz
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