colic artery

colic artery

noun

Definition of COLIC ARTERY

: any of three arteries that branch from the mesenteric arteries and supply the large intestine: a : a branch of the superior mesenteric artery serving the ascending colon—called also colica dextra, right colic artery b : a branch of the superior mesenteric artery serving the transverse colon—called also colica media, middle colic artery c : a branch of the inferior mesenteric artery supplying the descending colon—called also colica sinistra, left colic artery