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artery

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑrtɚi/ · UK /ˈɑːtəri/

Forms: arteries

artery means: A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart.

noun

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A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart.

  • An artery carries blood from the heart.
  • The doctor found a blocked artery.
  • Several arteries supply blood to the brain.

Common phrases: blocked artery, main artery, artery wall

Questions about artery

What does artery mean?

A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart.

What is artery in other languages?

Türkçe: atardamar · Español: arteria · Français: artère · Deutsch: Arterie · Italiano: arteria · 日本語: 動脈

How do you pronounce artery?

In American English /ˈɑrtɚi/; in British English /ˈɑːtəri/.

How do you use artery in a sentence?

An artery carries blood from the heart. The doctor found a blocked artery.

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