Artery

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtəri/

Definitions of artery

noun A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the artery carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

A2 A blockage in the artery can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks.

B1 The surgeon performed a bypass surgery to clear the blocked artery and restore blood flow.

B2 Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

C1 The cardiologist recommended a stent placement procedure to widen the narrowed artery.

C2 Research shows that genetics can play a role in determining the risk of developing clogged arteries.

Examples of artery in a Sentence

formal The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart muscle.

informal I heard that he had a blockage in his artery and had to undergo surgery.

slang I can't believe he's still smoking, he's just asking for clogged arteries.

figurative Music is the artery of life, pumping energy and emotion into our souls.

Grammatical Forms of artery

• plural: arteries
• comparative: more arterial
• superlative: most arterial
• present tense: arteries
• future tense: will artery
• perfect tense: have arteried
• continuous tense: is arterying
• singular: artery
• positive degree: artery
• infinitive: to artery
• gerund: arterying
• participle: arteried

Origin and Evolution of artery

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'artery' originated from the ancient Greek word 'artēriā', which means 'windpipe' or 'artery'. In ancient Greek medicine, arteries were thought to carry air rather than blood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the understanding of arteries evolved from being thought of as air-carrying tubes to being recognized as vessels that carry blood away from the heart.