Functional groups are defined as specific groupings of atoms or bonds which are part of a larger hydrocarbon chain. It is necessary that you are able to recognize these groups by structure and by name. The ending of the name as a suffix tells the type of compound or functional group present.
a slight constriction of the aorta immediately distal to the left subclavian artery at the point of attachment of the ductus arteriosus. aortic isthmus. A constriction in the fetal aorta between the ductus arteriosus and the left subclavian artery. The condition sometimes persists into adulthood.
Mentioned in? 1  annulus. 2  anulus. 3  aortic. 4  aortic aneurysm. 5  aortic bulb. 6  aortic coarctation. 7  aortic hiatus. 8  aortic nerve. 9  aortic regurgitation. 10  aortic sac. 11  aortic septal defect. 12  aortic sinus. 13  aortic valve. 14  aortic vestibule. 15  apex of the heart. 16  apices. 17  axes. 18  axis. 19  axis cylinder.