Aorta: meaning, definitions and examples

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aorta

 

[ ษ™หˆษ”หrtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It emerges from the left ventricle of the heart and is divided into several sections, including the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta. The aorta plays a critical role in the circulatory system, as it supplies blood to vital organs and tissues. Damage or disease affecting the aorta can lead to serious health complications, emphasizing its importance in cardiovascular health.

Examples of usage

  • The aorta carries blood away from the heart.
  • An aortic aneurysm can be life-threatening.
  • Doctors monitor aorta health in patients with heart conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "aorta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค“เคฐเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aorta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะพั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคงๅ‹•่„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aorte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aorta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aort

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋™๋งฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดุฑูŠุงู† ุงู„ุฃูˆุฑุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aorta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aorta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธปๅŠจ่„‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะพั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aorta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aorta

Etymology

The term 'aorta' comes from the ancient Greek word 'แผ€ฮฟฯฯ„ฮฎ' (aortฤ“), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to stretch out.' This etymological root reflects the aorta's function as a major conduit for blood being expelled from the heart. In Latin, the word was adapted as 'aorta,' which retained the meaning associated with the vessel's role in the circulatory system. Historically, the aorta was first described in detail by the Greek physician Galen, whose works on anatomy heavily influenced the understanding of human physiology for centuries. As anatomical knowledge progressed during the Renaissance, the aorta's structure and function became clearer, leading to advances in medical practice and surgical techniques. Today, understanding the aorta's anatomy and function is crucial in cardiology and surgery, as its integrity is vital for overall health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,119, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.