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aortic

/eˈoɹ.tɪk/

Meanings
  • The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, which originates directly from the left ventricle of the heart.

    - "The aorta is a major artery that carries blood away from the heart."
    - "The aorta is the primary blood vessel that originates in the heart and distributes blood throughout the body."

Synonyms

aortal
Rhymes
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aortic , fortnight , knight , sight , light , night
Homophones
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  1. aorta (en) :

  2. aura (en) :


Variants
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aorta , aortae , aortas , aortic , aortic arch , aortic arches
Forms
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{"term"=>"aortic", "description"=>"Relating to or derived from the aorta, the largest artery in the human body that originates directly from the left ventricle of the heart.", "lang"=>"en"}


Etymology
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The term 'aorta' comes from the Greek word 'aorta', which means 'throat' or 'gullet'. This name was given due to the aorta's location as the primary blood vessel that leaves the heart.


Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"What is the largest artery in the human body?", "answer"=>"The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. It originates directly from the left ventricle of the heart."}


Related Concepts
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  1. Cardiovascular system: The cardiovascular system is a complex network of organs and structures that work together to transport blood throughout the body. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.


Culture
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In various cultures, the aorta has been depicted in art and literature, often as a symbol of life, strength, and resilience. For instance, in Hindu mythology, the aorta is associated with the god Shiva, who is depicted as the lord of destruction and the god of regeneration and transformation. Similarly, in Greek mythology, the aorta is associated with the god Apollo, who is depicted as the god of the sun, light, knowledge, truth, prophecy, music, art, poetry, and archery. In both Hindu and Greek mythologies, the aorta is seen as a symbol of the life-giving power of the sun, and as a symbol of the strength, resilience, and regenerative power of the human body.

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