释义 |
arterial thoracic outlet syndrome ar·te·ri·al tho·rac·ic out·let syn·dromea rare disorder caused by compression of the subclavian artery (with resultant poststenotic dilation) by a fully formed cervical rib or an abnormal first thoracic rib; thrombi form in the dilated distal arterial segment, and distal limb ischemia may occur as a result of thromboembolic events. |