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How to pronounce aortic
IPA transcription: [eɪ'ɔɹtɪk]
Pronunciation variants: [eɪ'ɔɹtɪk][eɪ'ɚtɪk]
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Adjective
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of or relating to the aorta
Usage examples
- In addition to these blood vessels, the aortic arch crosses the left main bronchus.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms are commonly divided according to their size and symptomatology.
- Medical examinations discovered serious aortic calcification and some coronary artery disease.
- This disease typically involves the aortic and mitral valves.
- The posterior aortic sinus does not give rise to a coronary artery.
- The aortic valve has left, right, and posterior cusps.