Artery

Synonyms of artery

• blood vessel
• vein
• capillary

Antonyms of artery

• vein
• veinlet
• venule

Collocations of artery

coronary artery

Frequency: 80 %

He underwent surgery to clear a blockage in his coronary artery.

artery disease

Frequency: 70 %

Smoking is a major risk factor for artery disease.

blocked artery

Frequency: 65 %

The patient suffered a heart attack due to a blocked artery.

femoral artery

Frequency: 60 %

The femoral artery supplies blood to the lower limbs.

carotid artery

Frequency: 55 %

Atherosclerosis can lead to narrowing of the carotid artery.

Idiomatic Expressions for artery

• Phrase: cut off the arteries
  Meaning: to block or restrict the flow of something vital
  Usage: The economic sanctions cut off the arteries of the country's economy.