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aortic body
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aortic body [ā′ȯrd·ik ′bäd·ē]


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Ventilation is controlled through a series of sensors found in the lung, in the carotid and aortic bodies of the arterial system, and lining the medulla in the brain's fourth ventricle.
Enhancements to the new AAAdvantage system include: --potentially broader proximal and distal sealing areas due to longer aortic bodies, longer and larger straight iliac limbs, and flared iliac limbs and extensions --improved radiopaque markers --contoured stents These enhancements will provide greater patient applicability, help reduce the complexity of the procedure and upgrade the durability of the stent graft.
 
 
 
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