Definition of aorta

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Aorta (n.) 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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Carotid :: Carotid (n.) One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.].
Aortitis :: Aortitis (n.) Inflammation of the aorta.
Bulb :: Bulb (n.) A name given to some parts that resemble in shape certain bulbous roots; as, the bulb of the aorta..
Aorta :: Aorta (n.) 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.
Preaortic :: Preaortic (a.) In front, or on the ventral side, of the aorta..
Aortic :: Aortic (a.) Of or pertaining to the aorta.
Arch :: Arch (n.) Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta..
Innominate :: Innominate (a.) A term used in designating many parts otherwise unnamed; as, the innominate artery, a great branch of the arch of the aorta; the innominate vein, a great branch of the superior vena cava..
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