mesenteric artery

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mesenteric artery - one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines

arteria mesenterica

arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery - a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

inferior mesenteric artery - arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine

superior mesenteric artery - originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon

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