aorta
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/eɪˈɔːrtə/
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/eɪˈɔːtə/
noun
R
the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body.
translation
the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
Word Forms
Plural
aortas