Aorta
- Pronunciation
- /ay-OR-tuh/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Aorta
- Plural
- Aortae
Definition
The main artery in insects, carrying hemolymph from the heart to the rest of the body.
Etymology
From Greek 'aortē', meaning 'aorta'.
Example
The aorta in an insect is a large vessel that runs along the dorsal side of the body.