AORTIC

aortal, aortic

(adjective) of or relating to the aorta

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

aortic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

Synonym: aortal

Source: Wiktionary


A*or"tic, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the aorta.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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