Aortal

/eɪˈɔːrtəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the aorta; characteristic of or involving the main artery from the heart.

Etymology

From 'aorta' plus the adjective suffix '-al.' Forms a standard medical adjective to describe things pertaining to the aorta.

Kelly Says

The aorta is called the 'highway of the circulatory system,' and when doctors use the term 'aortal disease,' they're often talking about conditions that can be life-threatening because this single vessel carries blood to your entire body!

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