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Truncus
Truncus (pronunciation: truhn-kuhs) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the main part or stem of a structure or organ. The term is derived from the Latin word "truncus," meaning "trunk" or "stem."
Etymology
The term "truncus" is derived from the Latin word "truncus," which means "trunk" or "stem." It is used in medical terminology to refer to the main part or stem of a structure or organ.
Related Terms
- Truncus arteriosus: A rare type of heart disease in which a single blood vessel comes out of the right and left ventricles, instead of the normal two vessels (pulmonary artery and aorta).
- Truncus coeliacus: Also known as the celiac artery, it is a major branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies oxygenated blood to the stomach, liver, and other organs.
- Truncus pulmonalis: Also known as the pulmonary trunk, it is a major vessel of the human heart that originates from the right ventricle. It splits into the right and left pulmonary arteries, which lead to the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Truncus
- Wikipedia's article - Truncus
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