<procedure> Excision of a portion of the aorta. ... Origin: aorta + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā′ōr-tek′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Excision of a portion of the aorta.
aortectomy Excision of a portion of the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body which has its origin at the heart. It gives off branches to the extremities, neck, and major organs for the purpose of supplying oxygenated blood.