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Definition of aorta

aorta

/eɪˈɔːr.tə/
a · or · ta
Plural:aortas
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Adjective:aortic
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aorta Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down into the abdomen to distribute oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Example

"The cardiologist ordered an ultrasound to check for any abnormal widening in the patient's aorta."

• Rhymes for aorta

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek aortē ('something lifted or hung up'), derived from the verb aeirō ('to lift, raise'). The Greek philosopher Aristotle first applied the term to the great artery because the heart appeared to be suspended from it.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aorta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aorta
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