adj
aortic
ay-AWR-tihk
Aortic (adj) means relating to the aorta. Example: “The surgeon diagnosed an aortic aneurysm.”
adj
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Relating to the aorta.
"The surgeon diagnosed an aortic aneurysm."
How to Use Aortic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the aorta, like "aortic valve" or "aortic surgery."
Common pairings
aortic valve
aortic aneurysm
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Etymology
From aorta + the adjective ending -ic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “aortic” mean?
The word “aortic” means relating to the aorta. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the aorta, like "aortic valve" or "aortic surgery.".
How do you pronounce “aortic”?
“Aortic” is pronounced ay-AWR-tihk (/eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “aortic” in a sentence?
Here is “aortic” used in a sentence: “The surgeon diagnosed an aortic aneurysm.”
What part of speech is “aortic”?
“Aortic” is an adjective.