endaortic

/ɛnˈdaɔrtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

“The patient required emergency endaortic surgery due to her aortic aneurysm.”

2. adjective

relating to or affecting the end of the aorta

“The endaortic graft was used to repair the patient’s damaged aorta.”

3. noun

a graft or prosthesis placed at the end of the aorta to repair or replace damaged tissue

“The surgeon carefully implanted the endaortic device to restore blood flow to the patient’s lower body.”

Synonyms

  • aortic
  • aorto

Antonyms

  • cardiac
  • pulmonary