inferior mesenteric artery

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The third major branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying the distal one-third of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and the proximal part of the rectum, i.e. the organs of the hindgut.

CEFR level

C1

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

inferior nasal concha inferior oblique inferior oblique muscle inferior orbital fissure inferior petrosal sinus inferior pharyngeal constrictor

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