Definition of Aortic orifice

1. Noun. The orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta.

Generic synonyms: Opening, Orifice, Porta

Medical Definition of Aortic orifice

1. The opening from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta; it is guarded by the aortic valve. Synonym: ostium aortae, aortic ostium. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aortic Orifice

aortic dwarfism
aortic facies
aortic foramen
aortic hiatus
aortic incompetence
aortic knob
aortic knuckle
aortic laceration
aortic lymphatic plexus
aortic murmur
aortic nerve
aortic notch
aortic occlusion
aortic opening
aortic orifice (current term)
aortic ostium
aortic plexus
aortic reflex
aortic rupture
aortic sac
aortic sinus
aortic sinus aneurysm
aortic spindle
aortic sulcus

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