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aortic orifice

/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ˈɒrɪfɪs/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa a abertura no ventrículo esquerdo do coração pela qual o sangue passa para a aorta, protegida pela valva aórtica.

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/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ˈɒrɪfɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa a abertura no ventrículo esquerdo do coração pela qual o sangue passa para a aorta, protegida pela valva aórtica.

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.

    ptÓstio aórtico

    • 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.