inferior mesenteric artery: arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine
mesenteric artery: one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines
pulmonary anthrax: a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse