English Explanatory Dictionary

aorta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.
  2. The liveliest part of something.

Pronunciation

/eɪˈɔːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aorta.wav /eɪˈɔɹtə/

Word forms

aorta aortas aortae

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀορτή (aortḗ, “the arteries springing from the heart”), from ἀορτέω (aortéō), lengthened form of ἀείρω (aeírō, “to lift, raise”).

Synonyms

great artery

Derived words

abdominal aorta aortal aortic aortitis aortography aortoplasty aortorrhaphy arch of the aorta porcelain aorta thoracic aorta
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