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splenic artery

splenic artery

1 5.2
A blood vessel that carries blood to the spleen
  • noun
  • /ˈsplɛnɪk ˈɑːrtəri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria esplénica
  • The splenic artery is crucial for spleen function.

Examples

  • The splenic artery is a major blood vessel that delivers oxygenated blood to the spleen.

  • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully identified the splenic artery to avoid accidental injury.

  • An aneurysm in the splenic artery can be life-threatening if not detected early.

  • Surgeons often check the splenic artery during operations.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the splenic artery for any signs of damage during the procedure.

  • Understanding the role of the splenic artery is crucial for diagnosing spleen-related conditions.

  • During the operation, the doctor noted the location of the splenic artery to prevent any complications.

Synonyms

lienal artery
vssplenic artery
  • Archaic
8.6

A blood vessel that carries blood to the spleen

is the standard English anatomical term rather than a Latin form
arteria lienalis
vssplenic artery
  • Specialized
9.9

A blood vessel that carries blood to the spleen, called the splenic artery

is the English standard anatomical term rather than the Latin phrasing

Surface Forms

splenic artery singular
splenic arteries plural

Morphology

splenic + artery

The meaning 'an artery supplying the spleen' is directly and compositionally derived from 'splenic' (relating to the spleen) plus 'artery' (a blood vessel). This adjective+noun medical naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows regular English formation, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The term splenic artery names the main blood vessel for the spleen: splenic means 'of the spleen' and artery means 'a large blood vessel'. So, splenic artery means the vessel that supplies blood to the spleen.