An abnormal localized widening (dilatation) of the tubular part of the ascending aorta.

Synonyms: Dilatation of ascending aorta Aneurysm of the ascending tubular aorta Ascending aortic aneurysm Ascending aortic dilation Bulging of wall of large artery located above heart

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Term information

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C0345049
  • SNOMEDCT_US:253645007
  • Fyler:2701
  • Fyler:2310
layperson term
Bulging of wall of large artery located above heart [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-5200 ]

comment

Aneurysm is considered a severe form of dilatation.

has alternative id

HP:0005111

HP:0005128

has broad synonym

Ascending aorta dilation

id

HP:0004970

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