Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm
Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm (pronounced: fa-MIL-ee-al thor-AS-ik AOR-tik an-yoo-RIZ-um) is a genetic condition that primarily affects the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Etymology
The term 'Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm' is derived from the following components: 'Familial' (from Latin 'familia' meaning 'family'), indicating that the condition is inherited; 'thoracic' (from Greek 'thorax' meaning 'chest'), referring to the part of the aorta that runs through the chest; 'aortic' (from Greek 'aorte' meaning 'the great artery'), pertaining to the aorta; and 'aneurysm' (from Greek 'aneurysma' meaning 'dilation'), which is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery.
Definition
A Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm is an inherited disorder that causes the wall of the aorta in the chest (thoracic aorta) to weaken and bulge outward, forming an aneurysm. This condition increases the risk of aortic dissection and rupture, which can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding.
Related Terms
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Aneurysm: An excessive localized enlargement or ballooning of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
- Aortic Dissection: A serious condition in which the inner layer of the aorta tears. Blood surges through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to separate (dissect).
- Genetic Disorder: A disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Wikipedia's article - Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm
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