aorta

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Definitions

n.

The main artery carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword

aortaother

=aorta

Example Sentences

1.
The aorta is the largest artery carrying oxygenated blood from the heart.
2.
Damage to the aorta can be life-threatening and requires immediate surgery.

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