English · Body & Health
artery
/ˈɑːr.tər.i/
[/ˈɑːr.tər.i/]
blood-carrying vessel
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tube that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
Example
A blocked artery can prevent blood from reaching the heart, causing a heart attack.
A blocked artery can prevent blood from reaching the heart, causing a heart attack.
Etymology
From Greek 'arteria'.
How & Where It’s Used
Also used for major roads, as in 'a main arterial route'.