aorta

/eɪˈɔːtə/ · noun

Meaning

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.
The liveliest part of something.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

artery(English)cap(English)coronary artery(English)great vessel(English)aortic arch(English)end artery(English)arteria(English)pulmonary trunk(English)coarctation(English)intimal(English)aortic(English)semilunar(English)

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Sources

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