adjective
referring to the aorta
aortic arch = bend in the aorta which links the ascending aorta to the descending
aortic aneurysm = serious aneurysm of the aorta, associated with atherosclerosis
aortic hiatus = opening in the diaphragm through which the aorta passes
aortic incompetence = defective aortic valve, causing regurgitation
aortic regurgitation = backwards flow of blood caused by a defective aortic valve
aortic sinuses = swellings in the aorta from which the coronary arteries lead back into the heart itself
aortic stenosis = condition where the aortic valve is narrow, caused by rheumatic fever
aortic valve = valve with three flaps, situated at the opening into the aorta