abdominal aorta

noun

Meaning

The largest artery in the human body, extending from the diaphragm to the pelvis, which supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs and lower limbs.

Examples

An aneurysm in the abdominal aorta can be life-threatening if it ruptures.
The doctor performed an ultrasound to examine the diameter of the abdominal aorta.

Synonyms: main artery, descending aorta

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abdominal aorta

noun

Pronunciation: /æbˈdɒmɪnəl eɪˈɔːrtə/

Definition

The largest artery in the human body, extending from the diaphragm to the pelvis, which supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs and lower limbs.

Examples

An aneurysm in the abdominal aorta can be life-threatening if it ruptures.
The doctor performed an ultrasound to examine the diameter of the abdominal aorta.

Synonyms of abdominal aorta

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