Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aortic

/eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: aor-tic
IPA: /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

Example Sentences

"The preliminary findings, released by Graham’s office, found that Graham’s death was caused by “aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.” Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency where a tear occurs in the inner wall of the aorta, the body’s main artery."

Etymology

From aorta + -ic. By surface analysis, aort- + -ic.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/

Derived Forms

anaortic annuloaortic aortically atrioaortic cardioaortic circumaortic epiaortic intraaortic paraaortic periaortic postaortic preaortic

Phrases

acute aortic syndrome aortic arch aortic arch syndrome aortic regurg aortic regurgitation aortic stenosis aortic valve

Synonyms

aortal

Questions

How do you pronounce aortic?: The recorded pronunciation is /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/.
What does aortic mean?: Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.
Where does aortic come from?: From aorta + -ic. By surface analysis, aort- + -ic.

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