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sinus of Valsalva

Term ID
UBERON:0003707
Synonyms
  • aortic sinus
  • Petit sinus
  • Petit's sinus
  • sinus aorta
  • sinus aortae
  • sinus of Morgagni
  • sinus of Otto
  • Valsalva sinus
Definition
one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_sinus
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