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intestinal artery

intestinal artery

4.6
A blood vessel that carries blood to parts of the small intestine
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl ˈɑrteri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria intestinal
  • The intestinal artery supplies blood to the small intestine.

Examples

  • The intestinal artery branches off from the superior mesenteric artery.

  • During surgery, the intestinal artery was carefully identified to prevent accidental damage.

  • A blockage in the intestinal artery can severely impact blood flow to the ileum.

  • Surgeons often examine the intestinal artery during abdominal operations.

  • A blockage in the intestinal artery can severely impact blood flow to the ileum.

  • During surgery, the intestinal artery was carefully identified to prevent accidental damage.

  • The intestinal artery branches off from the superior mesenteric artery.

Synonyms

ileal artery
vsintestinal artery
  • Specialized
8.5

A blood vessel that carries blood to the lower part of the small intestine

is broader, supplying parts of the small intestine rather than one specific section
jejunal artery
vsintestinal artery
  • Specialized
7.0

A blood vessel that carries blood to the middle part of the small intestine

is broader, supplying parts of the small intestine rather than one specific section

Surface Forms

intestinal artery singular
intestinal arteries plural

Morphology

intestinal + artery

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'intestinal' (related to the intestines) + 'artery' (a blood vessel), yielding an artery associated with the intestines. This is a regular adjective + noun medical compound that follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The compound intestinal artery combines intestinal, from 'intestine' meaning the long tube in your belly that digests food, and artery, a 'blood vessel'. It literally means a 'blood vessel' that carries blood to the intestine, so the name shows it supplies the intestines.