meaning of aortae
1. 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.
2. the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
Related Words
aorta | aortal | aortic | aortic aneurysm | aortic arch | aortic orifice | aortic plexus | aortic stenosis | aortic valve | aortitis |
