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Suprarenal artery
A branch of the abdominal aorta supplying blood to the adrenal gland.
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Anterior tibial artery
A continuation of the popliteal artery, supplying blood to the leg, ankle, and foot. Artery that supplies blood to the lower leg muscles and to the muscles and skin on the top of the foot and adjacent sides of the first and second toes. This artery continues to the foot where it becomes the dorsalis…
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Angular artery
The artery at the inner canthus of the eye; the facial artery.
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Alar artery
Branch of the angular artery that supplies the tissues of the ala nasi.
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Arteritis obliterans
Inflammation of the intima of an artery, causing occlusion of the lumen.
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Arteritis nodosa
Widespread inflammation of adventitia of small and medium-sized arteries with impaired function of the involved organs.
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Arteriovenous access
Use of a shunt to connect an artery to a vein. This may be used in renal dialysis.
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Arteriosympathectomy
Removal of the arterial sheath containing fibers of the sympathetic nerve,
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Arteriopressor
Causing increased arterial blood pressure.
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Arteriomyomatosis
Thickening of arterial walls due to overgrowth of muscle fibers.