artery
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈɑːrtəri/
- The main artery connecting the suburbs to the city is often congested during rush hour.
- a main artery
- transportation artery
- traffic artery
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- Sharp little shards of steel lead are sitting on top of that artery.
Examples
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These Czech troops controlled the Trans Siberian Railway, the vital artery for the movement of troops and supplies.
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There are thousands, probably tens of thousands of protesters all up and down the street and spreading out into the surrounding arteries coming in toward the downtown area.
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Its position on the River Ooze meant that it was also a town which controlled a major artery of long distance trade.
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The Danube, of course, serves as an important transportation artery through the region.
Academic text (1998) -
All main arteries in and out of major metropolitan areas are literally parking lots.
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Traffic is flowing smoothly on all major arteries.
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With Clarksdale situated on this major economic artery, the city was incorporated in 1882 and began to grow quickly.
Academic text (2018) -
Connections between Tokyo and Osaka were to form the primary transport arteries.
Academic text (2013) -
That's one of the busiest commercial arteries in the whole Twin-Cities.
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The plaza was at the intersection of two major traffic arteries, traveled by a continuous stream of buses and taxis.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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4.4
A main road that carries a lot of traffic through a city
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3.2
A major road that carries a lot of traffic and connects important parts of a city
Compounds
- Specialized
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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
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3.6
A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen from the heart's right side to the lungs to get oxygen
- Specialized
2
6.2
A blood vessel that runs through the neck bones to the brain and spinal cord
- Specialized
2
5.8
A large blood vessel that carries blood from the aorta to the intestines through the mesentery
- Specialized
2
6.5
A large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the arm, shoulder and neck
- Specialized
2
5.2
A blood vessel that carries blood to the uterus and upper part of the vagina
- Specialized
2
5.1
A large blood vessel in the upper arm where you can feel the pulse
- Specialized
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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
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4.6
A surgery that uses a healthy blood vessel to go around a blocked heart artery and restore blood flow
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1
7.0
A large blood vessel from the aorta that sends blood to the small intestine and part of the colon
- Specialized
1
7.6
A large artery in the brain that gives blood to much of the outer brain
- Specialized
1
6.8
A blood vessel on the side of the head that carries blood to the temple and scalp
- Specialized
1
4.1
A blood vessel that carries blood to the right side of the heart
- Specialized
1
5.7
A blood vessel from the main liver vessel that brings blood to the gallbladder and liver surface
- Specialized
1
4.2
Main artery from the aorta that gives blood to the left side of the heart
- 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
1
4.4
A large blood vessel in the arm that brings blood to the forearm, wrist, and hand
- Specialized
1
5.5
A blood vessel from the side of the neck that supplies blood to the face, jaw and mouth
- Specialized
1
6.1
A blood vessel that runs between the ribs and gives blood to chest muscles and skin
- Specialized
1
7.0
A blood vessel that carries blood to the coverings of the brain and nearby areas
- Specialized
1
5.9
A large blood vessel on each side of the lower abdomen that carries blood to the leg
- Specialized
1
3.3
A large blood vessel on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head and brain
- 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
7.2
A blood vessel on each side that carries blood to the front part of the brain
- Specialized
1
4.5
A large blood vessel that carries blood to the brain and eyes
- 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
4.6
A large blood vessel from the main vessel in the belly that sends blood to the hips and legs
- 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
An artery that carries blood to the roof of the mouth and nearby parts of the face
- Specialized
1
7.0
A small blood vessel that supplies blood to the skin and muscles between the anus and genitals
- Specialized
1
6.5
A large blood vessel that passes through the armpit and carries blood to the arm
- Specialized
1
6.8
A blood vessel that curves around a body part, especially the heart
- Specialized
1
7.9
An artery in the shoulder that gives blood to the shoulder joint and nearby muscles
- Specialized
1
6.5
A blood vessel that brings blood to the inside of a long bone where the bone marrow is
- Specialized
1
8.1
An artery that brings blood to the choroid plexus, the part of the brain that makes fluid
- Specialized
1
6.4
A blood vessel that carries blood to the ascending colon of the large intestine
- Specialized
1
4.6
A blood vessel that carries blood from the neck to the face, tongue, and outer parts of the head
- Specialized
1
5.9
A small blood vessel that carries blood to the upper chambers of the heart
- Specialized
1
6.1
A blood vessel that carries blood to the lower back, bones of the spine, and back muscles
- 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 carries blood to the hip joint and thigh 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
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 small artery that brings blood to the protective membranes at the front of the skull
How Major
Surface Forms
Etymology
Artery is also used for a main road for the same idea: like a body's artery that carries blood, a road artery moves large amounts of traffic between important places.