aorta
Translation
aorta
Examples
The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system The surgeon repaired the aorta.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main artery.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'aortē', meaning 'what is hung up', because it appears to 'hang' from the heart.
Memory Tips
A specific medical term. Connect it to anatomy, the heart, and the largest blood vessel.