Overriding aorta

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Overriding Aorta

Overriding aorta (pronunciation: oh-ver-rye-ding a-or-ta) is a medical term used to describe a condition where the aorta is positioned directly over the ventricular septal defect (VSD) in the heart, instead of its normal position over the left ventricle. This condition is often associated with congenital heart diseases, particularly Tetralogy of Fallot.

Etymology

The term 'overriding aorta' is derived from the English words 'over', meaning above or higher than, and 'riding', which in this context means positioned on. The term 'aorta' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'ἀορτή' (aortē), which means 'that which is hung up' or 'the great artery'.

Related Terms

  • Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers of the heart, known as ventricles.
  • Tetralogy of Fallot: A type of congenital heart defect that is characterized by four anatomical abnormalities of the heart. It is often associated with an overriding aorta.
  • Congenital Heart Disease: A term for a variety of birth defects that affect the normal workings of the heart.

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