Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrənɛri/

Definitions of coronary

noun a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart muscle

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather had a coronary artery blockage.

A2 The doctor recommended a coronary angiogram for further evaluation.

B1 Regular exercise can help prevent coronary heart disease.

B2 He underwent coronary bypass surgery to improve blood flow to his heart.

C1 The patient's coronary arteries were found to be severely narrowed.

C2 The cardiologist specializes in complex coronary interventions.

adjective relating to the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle

Example Sentences

A1 He had a coronary artery blockage.

A2 The doctor recommended a coronary angiogram.

B1 She underwent coronary bypass surgery.

B2 Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.

C1 The patient's coronary circulation was compromised.

C2 The cardiologist specializes in coronary interventions.

Examples of coronary in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with coronary artery disease after experiencing chest pain.

informal My grandpa had to get a stent put in for his coronary issues.

slang I heard that smoking can really mess up your coronary health.

figurative The company's financial troubles were like a coronary artery blockage, slowly choking off their profits.

Grammatical Forms of coronary

past tense

coronaried

plural

coronaries

comparative

more coronary

superlative

most coronary

present tense

coronaries

future tense

will coronary

perfect tense

have coronaried

continuous tense

is corronarying

singular

coronary

positive degree

coronary

infinitive

to coronary

gerund

coronarying

participle

coronaried

Origin and Evolution of coronary

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'coronary' originates from the Latin word 'coronarius', which means 'of a crown' or 'pertaining to a wreath'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the coronary arteries that encircle the heart like a crown, the term 'coronary' has evolved to also refer to conditions and diseases related to these arteries, such as coronary artery disease.