aort/o

Word root Routine Blood Collections

Aorta, the largest artery.

Example: aortic (pertaining to the aorta)

Sources

• Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 20 Key Terms · OpenStax

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