Aortas

/eɪˈɔːrtəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aorta; multiple instances of the main artery that carries blood from the heart.

Etymology

English plural of 'aorta,' adding the standard '-s' suffix. Unlike the medical Latin plural 'aortae,' this is the modern English standard plural form.

Kelly Says

Doctors have largely abandoned the Latin plural 'aortae' in favor of the English 'aortas,' showing how medical language is gradually becoming more English-friendly, even though it still carries those prestigious Latin and Greek roots!

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