🫀artery

noun
/ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Meaning

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart; also a main route or channel of communication or transport.
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example Sentences

The doctor explained how arteries supply blood to the body.

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

Example Expressions

main artery

Synonyms

vein, vessel, channel, route, passage, blood vessel
Entry 1
vein, vessel, channel, route, passage
Entry 2
blood vessel

Antonyms

blockage, obstruction, vein
Entry 1
blockage, obstruction
Entry 2
vein

Collocations

coronary artery, major artery, blocked artery, artery wall, main artery, artery disease
Entry 1
coronary artery, major artery, blocked artery, artery wall
Entry 2
blocked artery, main artery, artery disease, coronary artery

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