artery
195
2.7
- noun
- /ˈɑːrtəri/
- Specialized
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arteria
- High levels of cholesterol can lead to blockages in the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.
- coronary artery
- carotid artery
- artery spasm
And it's supplied by two arteries, posterior spinal on the backside.
- And it's supplied by two arteries, posterior spinal on the backside.
- What I mean by that is that the arteries have a lining inside them.
- And when you do, you constrict those arteries even more.
- And this is actually a sketch of small arteries inside the heart, little tiny arteries.
- And I know I had AI had an artery stent put in in my femoral artery.
- But then there's the the inflammation and the the in the artery wall that's compromised, right?
- These things did not show an association with increased plaque buildup in the arteries feeding the heart muscle.
- All glass came up, cut the back of his leg almost near his artery.
- And it went, it gave him a paper cut on his main artery and he bled in.
Examples
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A narrowing of the arteries from the heart.
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This is how much pressure your blood puts onto your artery walls when the heart beats.
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Because we want to get, make sure we get that nice brachial artery right on the good part.
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When this happens to arteries in the heart, it causes angina and heart attacks.
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There was blockage in an artery, but it's all been dissolved, so he's fine.
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Bernard remained convinced that his arteries were causing his leg pain and was keen on surgical intervention.
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Crucially, this includes the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen to the heart muscle.
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The surgeon needed to repair a damaged artery before the operation could proceed.
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The doctor explained that the aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the system.
Synonyms
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
15
3.8
A large blood vessel in the neck that carries blood to the head and brain
- Specialized
6
3.3
Arteries that bring blood to the heart become narrow or blocked by cholesterol and fat
- Specialized
5
3.6
A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen from the heart's right side to the lungs to get oxygen
- Specialized
3
6.5
A large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the arm, shoulder and neck
- Specialized
2
5.8
A large blood vessel that carries blood from the aorta to the intestines through the mesentery
- Specialized
2
5.1
A large blood vessel in the upper arm where you can feel the pulse
- Specialized
1
7.1
A blood vessel at the base of the brain that carries blood to the brainstem, cerebellum and inner ear
- Specialized
1
5.1
One of two large blood vessels in the lower belly that carries blood to the pelvis and legs
- Specialized
1
5.3
A blood vessel that runs down the forearm to the wrist and is used to feel the pulse
- Specialized
1
7.0
A large blood vessel from the aorta that sends blood to the small intestine and part of the colon
- Specialized
1
5.2
A blood vessel that carries blood to the uterus and upper part of the vagina
- Specialized
1
6.2
A blood vessel that runs through the neck bones to the brain and spinal cord
- Specialized
1
4.6
A surgery that uses a healthy blood vessel to go around a blocked heart artery and restore blood flow
- Specialized
1
7.6
A large artery in the brain that gives blood to much of the outer brain
- Specialized
1
4.1
A blood vessel that carries blood to the right side of the heart
- Specialized
1
6.8
A blood vessel on the side of the head that carries blood to the temple and scalp
- Specialized
1
4.3
An artery that carries blood to the part of the brain that controls movement and balance
- Specialized
1
6.8
A blood vessel in the brain that links major blood vessels to keep blood flowing
- Specialized
1
3.3
A large blood vessel on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head and brain
- Specialized
1
4.6
A large blood vessel from the main vessel in the belly that sends blood to the hips and legs
- Specialized
1
5.7
A blood vessel from the main liver vessel that brings blood to the gallbladder and liver surface
- Specialized
1
5.9
A large blood vessel on each side of the lower abdomen that carries blood to the leg
- Specialized
1
4.2
Main artery from the aorta that gives blood to the left side of the heart
- Specialized
1
5.5
A blood vessel from the side of the neck that supplies blood to the face, jaw and mouth
- Specialized
1
7.0
A blood vessel that carries blood to the coverings of the brain and nearby areas
- Specialized
1
7.0
A blood vessel inside the skull that carries blood to the coverings of the brain
- Specialized
1
6.1
A blood vessel that supplies the lower part of the cerebellum
- Specialized
1
7.2
A blood vessel that branches from the lower main blood vessel in the belly to supply the large intestine
- Specialized
1
6.1
A blood vessel that runs between the ribs and gives blood to chest muscles and skin
- Specialized
1
4.5
A large blood vessel that carries blood to the brain and eyes
- Specialized
1
7.2
A large blood vessel behind the knee that carries blood to the lower leg and foot
- Specialized
1
6.7
A blood vessel that carries blood to the back part of the brain
- Specialized
A small blood vessel that carries blood to the airways and other parts of the lungs
- Specialized
A very small thin blood vessel that carries blood into tiny vessels in the tissues
- Specialized
A large blood vessel in the belly that carries blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen
- Specialized
An artery that enters the eye beside the optic nerve and brings blood to the retina
- Specialized
A blood vessel that curves around a body part, especially the heart
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood to the hip joint and thigh muscles
- Specialized
An artery in the shoulder that gives blood to the shoulder joint and nearby muscles
- Specialized
A blood vessel in the lower belly that carries blood to the skin and a nearby thigh muscle
- Specialized
A blood vessel that gives blood to the muscles near the shoulder blade
- Specialized
An artery that brings blood to the choroid plexus, the part of the brain that makes fluid
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood to the middle layer at the back of the eye
- Specialized
A small blood vessel at the side of the nose that carries blood to the lower eyelid
- Specialized
A blood vessel on each side that carries blood to the front part of the brain
- Specialized
A small artery that brings blood to the protective membranes at the front of the skull
- Specialized
A small artery that brings blood to the front of the brain near the temple
- Specialized
A blood vessel that supplies blood to the bulb of the penis
- Specialized
A small blood vessel that carries blood to the bulb near the female genital opening
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood to the ascending colon of the large intestine
- Specialized
A curved blood vessel in the foot that forms an arch and carries blood to the toes
- Specialized
A curved artery at the border between the kidney's outer and inner parts that supplies blood to the kidney
- Specialized
A small blood vessel that carries blood to the upper chambers of the heart
- Specialized
A large blood vessel that passes through the armpit and carries blood to the arm
- Specialized
A blood vessel from the artery near the eye that supplies blood to the nose and ethmoid bone
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood from the neck to the face, tongue, and outer parts of the head
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Etymology
Artery comes from the old Greek word arteria, which originally meant 'windpipe' because people long ago thought these tubes carried air, not blood. That's why an artery is a tube that carries blood away from the heart.