Turkish Translation
Aort
Anatomy
Aorta
The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries.
Turkish
Aort
Pronunciation
eɪˈɔːrtə
Usage frequency
9
Relative in-app score
arterycardiovascularaneurysmcirculation
Main arteryGreat artery
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries.
The aorta is responsible for distributing oxygenated blood from the heart to all parts of the body through systemic circulation. It is divided into the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta, each supplying blood to different regions.
Category
Example in Use
English: The patient was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, which required immediate surgical intervention to prevent rupture.
Turkish: Hastaya aort anevrizması teşhisi kondu ve rüptürü önlemek için acil cerrahi müdahale gerekti.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 65-year-old male presents with severe chest pain. Imaging reveals a 5.5 cm ascending aortic aneurysm requiring emergency evaluation.
Response Template
The aorta appears dilated on imaging, consistent with an aneurysm. Recommend urgent vascular surgery consultation.
Mini FAQ
What does Aorta mean in medical English?
The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries.
When is Aorta used in clinical communication?
The aorta is responsible for distributing oxygenated blood from the heart to all parts of the body through systemic circulation. It is divided into the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta, each supplying blood to different regions.
Which glossary category includes Aorta?
Aorta is grouped under Anatomy in the HealthSpeak glossary.
Related Terms
Pulmonary Artery
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, bifurcating into left and right pulmonary arteries.
Left Ventricle
The lower left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the systemic circulation via the aorta.
Left Atrium
The upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.
Mitral Valve
The bicuspid valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents backflow of blood during ventricular systole.