noun
- the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
- Blood flows from the left ventricle into the aorta.
- The surgeon repaired the damaged section of the aorta.
- An aortic aneurysm occurs when the aorta becomes weakened and bulges.
- The aorta branches into smaller arteries throughout the body.
- High blood pressure can put strain on the aorta over time.