aortic

adjective

aor·​tic ā-ˈȯrt-ik How to pronounce aortic (audio)
variants also aortal
: of, relating to, or affecting an aorta
the aortic media
an aortic aneurysm

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“Aortic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aortic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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