Definition

Relating to the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the aortal valve is crucial for proper blood flow.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about heart health yesterday.

Oh, really? What did it say?

It mentioned how aortal issues can lead to serious problems.

That's good to know! I'll have to pay more attention to my health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aortal → It is derived from "aorta" (from Greek "aortē", meaning to lift or raise) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "aortal" refers to something that is pertaining to the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for 'to lift' when you remember that 'aortal' relates to the aorta, which is the artery that lifts blood from the heart.

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