An artery disease that is characterized by degeneration of the cells composing the aortic wall. Pathology involving the thoracic, thoracoabdominal, or abdominal aorta (including aneurysms). (ACC)
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aorta disease; aorta disease or disorder; aortic disorder; disease of aorta; disease or disorder of aorta; disorder of aorta; disorder of the aorta