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aorta
UK /eɪˈɔːtə/ US /eɪˈɔɹtə/
noun 2
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2ADJ.
critical, lower, pierced
PREP.
through
Definitions
noun
1
The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.
2
The liveliest part of something.
Tracing their battles, I had many occasions to walk along Second Avenue, the aorta of the Lower East Side, exploring places that were once as vibrant and tumultuous as Midtown Manhattan.
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Tracing their battles, I had many occasions to walk along Second Avenue, the aorta of the Lower East Side, exploring places that were once as vibrant and tumultuous as Midtown Manhattan.
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The aorta is a critical part of the circulatory system.
Tatoeba · #1059925303
The bullet pierced Yumi's aorta, leaving her a slim chance of survival.
Tatoeba · #1063124504
The left ventricle of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta.
Tatoeba · #13570123Usage Notes
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