INTESTINAL ARTERY
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Intestinal Artery.
Intestinal Artery - as a noun
An artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jejunal arteryBranch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arteria ileumileal arteryExample Sentences
"The intestinal artery supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine."
"Damage to the intestinal artery can cause severe abdominal pain."
"The surgeon carefully ligated the intestinal artery during the operation."
"Blockage of the intestinal artery can lead to ischemic bowel disease."
"The branches of the intestinal artery provide nourishment to the intestinal mucosa."
