(anatomy) 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. / (figuratively) The liveliest part of something.

plural of aorta

plural of aorta

plural of porcelain aorta

(medicine) Extensive atherosclerotic calcification of the ascending aorta or aortic arch.

(anatomy) Synonym of aortic arch.

(medicine) contraction of the aorta

(anatomy) Of or relating to the aorta.

(pathology) pain caused by an aneurysm or similar condition of the aorta