Aorta — meaning in English
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English meaning
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aorta
noun The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart out to the rest of the body.
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aortic
adj Relating to the aorta.
Senses
Aorta is used for these senses in English:
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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.
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aortic
Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.