Usage Note
Hauptschlagader (or Aorta) is the largest artery, leading from the left ventricle to distribute blood throughout the body. Aortenriss (aortic dissection) is a life-threatening emergency often featured in medical news, making this term recognisable.
Examples
"Die Hauptschlagader versorgt den gesamten Körper mit sauerstoffreichem Blut."
Natural Translation
The aorta supplies the entire body with oxygen-rich blood.
Literal Translation
The main-artery supplies the entire body with oxygen-rich blood.
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