aorta
eɪˈɔːr.tə
aortae
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Definition of aorta - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.main artery carrying blood from heart to bodyTECH.
  • The aorta is crucial for blood circulation.
artery
2.
figurativeRarecentral or most vital part of somethingRare
  • The city's aorta is its bustling market.
core essence
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Expressions with aorta

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large main artery from the heart running through the abdomen
The surgeon carefully examined the abdominal aorta for any signs of aneurysm.
the part of the aorta rising from the heart
The surgeon examined the ascending aorta for any blockages.

Origin of aorta

Greek, aortē (lift)

Terms with aorta included in their meaning

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artery from aorta supplying blood to heart
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bulging of the aorta in the abdomen
aorticadj.
medical
related to the aorta or its valve
medical
abnormal bulge in the aorta wall
medical
curved part of aorta where arteries to head and arms branch
medical
heart valve between left ventricle and aorta stopping blood backflow
medical
either of the two large arteries from the abdominal aorta
medical
heart chamber pumping blood into the aorta

Examples of aorta in a sentence

  • The aorta distributes oxygen-rich blood to the body.
  • The aorta of the company is its innovative team.
  • Education is the aorta of societal progress.

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  1. French:aorte, cœur, ...
  2. German:Aorta, Hauptschlagader, ...
  3. Italian:aorta, ...
  4. Spanish:aorta, parte vital, ...
  5. Portuguese:aorta, centro vital, ...
  6. Chinese:主动脉, 命脉, ...
  7. Japanese:大動脈, ...
  8. Arabic:أَبْهَر, شريان, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲבִי הָעוֹרְקִים, עוֹרֵק מֶרְכָּזִי, ...
  10. Russian:аорта, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аорта, серце, ...
  12. Hindi:महाधमनी, ...
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