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ASCENDING AORTA

\ɐsˈɛndɪŋ e͡ɪˈɔːtə], \ɐsˈɛndɪŋ e‍ɪˈɔːtə], \ɐ_s_ˈɛ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ eɪ_ˈɔː_t_ə]\

Definitions of ASCENDING AORTA

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2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The main trunk of the systemic arteries.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

That portion of the aorta which is contained within the cavity of the pericardium.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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