aorta
noun
UK/eɪˈɔː.tə/
US/eɪˈɔːr.t̬ə/
Definitions of aorta noun
- Countable(可数名词)
The main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
主动脉
A tear in the aorta requires immediate surgery.
主动脉撕裂需要立即进行手术。
The doctor observed calcification of the aorta on the X-ray.
医生在X光片上观察到主动脉的钙化。
The diameter of the aorta is typically about 2.5 centimeters.
主动脉的直径通常约为2.5厘米。