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aorta tunica media

Term ID
UBERON:0003618
Synonyms
  • adult aorta tunica media
  • dorsal aorta tunica media
  • trunk of aortic tree tunica media
  • tunica media of adult aorta
  • tunica media of aorta
  • tunica media of dorsal aorta
  • tunica media of trunk of aortic tree
Definition
The middle layer of the aorta wall, containing the smooth muscle layer and elastic fibers.
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