a. [ad. mod.L. aortic-us, f. AORTA: see -IC. Cf. mod.Fr. aortique.] Of or pertaining to the aorta.

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1833.  Blackw. Mag., XXXIII. 434/2. The vigour of the animal life depends upon the perfection of the blood, and the balance preserved between the pulmonary and aortic circulation.

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1872.  Huxley, Phys., v. 101. The aortic trunk enters the cavity of the abdomen.

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