Artery

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart; also a main route or channel of communication or transport.

Example Sentences

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

The doctor explained how arteries supply blood to the body.

Example Expressions

main artery

Synonyms

blood vessel, vein, vessel, channel, route, passage

Entry 1

blood vessel

Entry 2

vein, vessel, channel, route, passage

Antonyms

vein, blockage, obstruction

Entry 1

vein

Entry 2

blockage, obstruction

Collocations

blocked artery, main artery, artery disease, coronary artery, major artery, artery wall

Entry 1

blocked artery, main artery, artery disease, coronary artery

Entry 2

coronary artery, major artery, blocked artery, artery wall