It's connected to the left ventricle Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 24, 2002 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 24, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 24, 2002 · 21-Across · 5 letters
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the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
noun
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