aorta
Translation
aorta
Examples
The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
A problem with the aorta can be very serious.
A problem with the aorta can be very serious.
Grammar Patterns
the aorta the main artery The aorta is the body's main artery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main artery
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'aortē', meaning 'what is hung up', as the heart was thought to hang from it.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'ay-OR-tah'. It's a medical term, so associate it with doctors, hospitals, and the heart.