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aorte

aorta

noun ah-ORT Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: Greek 'aorte', from 'aeirein' (to lift), via Latin.

Usage Note

Aorte is the main artery leaving the heart. It is feminine — l'aorte — and is a key term in cardiology. The derived adjective is aortique (aortic), as in une dissection aortique (aortic dissection). The final -e is pronounced, making it two syllables.

Examples

"Le chirurgien a opéré une valve proche de l'aorte."

Natural Translation

The surgeon operated on a valve near the aorta.

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