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aortic orifice

/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ˈɒrɪfɪs/

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/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ˈɒrɪfɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий отверстие в левом желудочке сердца, через которое кровь поступает в аорту. Оно защищено аортальным клапаном.

A medical term referring to the opening in the left ventricle of the heart through which blood passes into the aorta. It is guarded by the aortic valve.

  1. Heart valve openingC2formal

    The opening in the left ventricle of the heart through which blood passes into the aorta.

    ruОтверстие аорты

    • The aortic orifice is guarded by the aortic valve.
    • A narrowing of the aortic orifice can cause serious health issues.
    • Surgeons repaired the damaged aortic orifice during the operation.