aorta

noun

UK/eɪˈɔː.tə/
US/eɪˈɔːr.t̬ə/

Definitions of aorta noun

  1. 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。