Medical Dictionary

intra–aortic

adj in·tra–aor·tic \-ā-ˈrt-ik\

Medical Definition of INTRA-AORTIC

1
:  situated or occurring within the aorta
2
:  of, relating to, or used in intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation <an intra–aortic balloon pump>
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears