aortic ostium

n.

The opening from the left ventricle of the heart into the ascending aorta, guarded by the aortic valve.

Words nearby aortic ostium

aortic bulb, aortic foramen, aortic insufficiency, aortic murmur, aortic notch, aortic ostium, aortic plexus, aortic septal defect, aortic sinus, aortic stenosis, aortic valve