SINCE 1828
intra-aortic
adjective
in·tra-aor·tic
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Medical Definition of intra-aortic
1
: situated or occurring within the aorta
2
: of, relating to, or used in intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
an intra-aortic balloon pump
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