Meaning Of The Word Aorta

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aorta in American English
the main artery of the body, carrying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all the main arteries
noun: the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs

aorta in British English
noun: the main vessel in the arterial network, which conveys oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs

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