artery — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtəri/
Korean meaning: 동맥 (심장에서 몸의 다른 부분으로 혈액을 운반하는 혈관)
Korean pronunciation: **아**터리
Example Sentences
- The doctor said my artery was so clogged, even my pizza delivery guy could get through faster.
- This highway is the main artery connecting the two cities.
- Regular exercise helps keep your arteries healthy and flexible.
artery
NOUN//ˈɑːrtəri//
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body
The surgeon points to a major artery carrying bright red blood away from the heart.
Crafting hearts in pottery, monitoring every artery with battery!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek arteria, meaning 'air-holder' or 'windpipe.' Ancient Greeks believed arteries carried air rather than blood, since arteries appear empty when examined after death.
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📝Examples
“The doctor said my artery was so clogged, even my pizza delivery guy could get through faster.”
“This highway is the main artery connecting the two cities.”
“Regular exercise helps keep your arteries healthy and flexible.”
“My GPS found an alternate route when the main traffic artery was jammed like my uncle's arteries after Thanksgiving.”
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