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DictionaryarteryBlood vessel
noun

artery

AR-ter-ee/ˈɑːrtəri/

A vessel carrying blood away from the heart.

The artery carries blood away from the heart.

A heart model with one prominent red artery carrying blood outward, subtle outward arrow and branching vessel.
Etymology
arteryGreekwindpipe; artery

Greek arteria named both the windpipe and an artery. The shared label reflects the ancient belief that arteries were air ducts, since they appeared empty of blood after death.

In context

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More examples

  • The scan showed a narrowed artery.
  • The highway is a major artery for regional trade.
  • Several arteries supply the leg.

Forms

artery · arteries

arterial adjective — relating to arteries

Similar words

blood vessel
The broader category.
vein
A vessel carrying blood toward the heart.