First Known Use: 1543
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aorta
noun aor·ta \ā-ˈȯr-tə\
: the large artery that brings blood from the heart to the rest of the body
plural aor·tas or aor·tae\-tē\
Full Definition of AORTA
: the great arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body — see heart illustration
— aor·tic \-ˈȯr-tik\ adjective
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Origin of AORTA
New Latin, from Greek aortē, from aeirein to lift
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AORTAS Defined for Kids
aorta
noun aor·ta \ā-ˈȯr-tə\
Definition of AORTA for Kids
: the main artery that carries blood from the heart for distribution to all parts of the body
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aorta
noun aor·ta \ā-ˈȯrt-ə\
plural aor·tas or aor·tae \-ē\
Medical Definition of AORTA
: the large arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body
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