Arterial

Pronunciation: /ɑrˈtɪriəl/

Definitions of arterial

adjective relating to or situated near an artery

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said I have a problem with my arterial blood pressure.

A2 It is important to keep your arterial pathways clear for good circulation.

B1 Regular exercise can help improve your arterial health.

B2 The surgeon successfully repaired the arterial blockage in the patient's heart.

C1 The arterial system is crucial for delivering oxygenated blood throughout the body.

C2 Advanced imaging techniques can provide detailed images of arterial structures for diagnosis.

Examples of arterial in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged arterial wall during the procedure.

informal I heard that John had to undergo surgery to fix a problem with his arterial flow.

slang I need to start eating healthier to keep my arteries clean and clear.

figurative The arterial road through town is always busy with traffic during rush hour.

Grammatical Forms of arterial

• past tense: arterialized
• plural: arterials
• comparative: more arterial
• superlative: most arterial
• present tense: arterializes
• future tense: will arterialize
• perfect tense: has arterialized
• continuous tense: is arterializing
• singular: arterial
• positive degree: arterial
• infinitive: to arterialize
• gerund: arterializing
• participle: arterialized

Origin and Evolution of arterial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'arterial' originated from the Latin word 'arteria', which was derived from the Greek word 'artēriā' meaning 'windpipe or artery'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the windpipe or artery, the word 'arterial' evolved to specifically refer to the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Over time, it has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe anything related to or resembling an artery, such as arterial roads or arterial branches of a river.