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a·or·ta
 aorta
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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aortae, aortas |
| definition: |
the main artery of the body. The aorta carries blood from the left side of the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs.
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| derivations: |
aortal (adj.), aortic (adj.) |
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