Definition of AORTA

aorta

Meanings

Plural: aortae, aortas

Noun

  • the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀορτή (aortḗ, “the arteries springing from the heart”), from ἀορτέω (aortéō), lengthened form of ἀείρω (aeírō, “I lift, raise”).

Scrabble Score: 5

aorta is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 5

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