appendicular artery

noun

Meaning

A small blood vessel that branches from the ileocolic artery and supplies oxygenated blood to the vermiform appendix.

Examples

The surgeon identified the appendicular artery running along the free edge of the mesoappendix.
Damage to the appendicular artery during surgery can lead to rapid hemorrhage within the abdominal cavity.

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appendicular artery

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæpɛnˈdɪkjʊlər ˈɑːrtəri

Definition

A small blood vessel that branches from the ileocolic artery and supplies oxygenated blood to the vermiform appendix.

Examples

The surgeon identified the appendicular artery running along the free edge of the mesoappendix.
Damage to the appendicular artery during surgery can lead to rapid hemorrhage within the abdominal cavity.
Anatomical variations in the origin of the appendicular artery are common and require careful dissection.

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