Aortic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the aorta.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The aortic valve separates the left ventricle from the aorta, controlling blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
- An aortic aneurysm occurs when a portion of the aorta balloons or dilates abnormally.
- The aortic arch is the curved portion of the aorta that emerges from the left ventricle.
- The aortic root is the area of the aorta that is attached to the heart.
- An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing blood to flow between the layers.