Lines connected to pumps? (6)

I believe the answer is:

aortas

(Other definitions for aortas that I've seen before include "vessels arrive" , "They carry blood from hearts" , "Main arterial vessels" , "Major arteries at left or hearts" , "Large trunk arteries" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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