ɑɔrˈtɑtəmɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision made in the aorta, typically to repair an aneurysm or replace the aortic valve

“The patient underwent aortotomy to repair the aneurysm in her aorta.”

2. noun

a cut or incision in the aorta, especially one made for surgical purposes

“The surgeon made a small aortotomy to examine the aortic valve.”