English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Aorta — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • aorta noun The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart out to the rest of the body.
  • aortic adj Relating to the aorta.

Senses

Aorta is used for these senses in English:

  • aorta (anatomy) 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.
  • aortic Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

Related German words