aortal

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

aorta +‎ -al

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

aortal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or relating to the aorta.
    Synonym: aortic
    • 2016, Jenni Fagan, The Sunlight Pilgrims, William Heinemann, page 180:
      Constance leans over him [...] and he has that drop kick in the aortal region as blood rushes to a hard-on.

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Translations[edit]

aortic — see aortic

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