aortal

a·or·ta

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Definitions of aortal word

noun plural aortal the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs. 1
noun aortal Lb anatomy Of or relating to the aorta. 1
adjective aortal (anatomy) Of or relating to the aorta. 0

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Medieval Latin < Greek aortḗ the great artery, literally, something hung, carried; akin to aeírein to lift, carry

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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