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1. (n.) aorta
the main artery of the mammalian circulatory system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all the other arteries except the pulmonary artery.
Etymology: (1570–80; < ML < Gk aortē lit., something hung, carried; akin to aeírein to lift, carry)
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1. (noun) aorta
the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
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1. (noun) AORTA
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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1. AORTA
The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
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