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arteria colica

arteria colica

7.2
A blood vessel that carries blood to the large intestine
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈtɛriə ˈkoʊlɪkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria cólica
  • Surgeons must carefully identify the arteria colica during colon resection.

Examples

  • The arteria colica branches off the superior mesenteric artery.

  • Damage to the arteria colica can compromise blood supply to the large intestine.

  • The arteria colica is essential for colon health.

  • Surgeons often examine the arteriae colicae during colon surgery.

  • Surgeons must carefully identify the arteria colica during colon resection to ensure proper blood flow.

  • The arteria colica branches off the superior mesenteric artery, supplying oxygenated blood to the colon.

  • Damage to the arteria colica can lead to serious complications affecting the large intestine.

Synonyms

colic artery
vsarteria colica
  • Specialized
7.1

A blood vessel that carries blood to the large intestine

is identical in meaning but uses a different written naming form

Surface Forms

arteria colica singular
arteriae colicae plural

Morphology

arteria + colica

This is a compositional medical term formed from Latin-derived constituents: 'arteria' (artery) and 'colica' (relating to the colon), so the meaning 'an artery supplying the colon' is directly derivable from the parts. The structure and cognates (e.g. Spanish/French equivalents) make the relation predictable for learners who know the constituent meanings, so it is transparent.

Etymology

Arteria colica comes from Latin words: arteria meaning artery and colica meaning colon. So it literally names the blood vessel that 'carries blood' to the colon.