coronary
coronary

coronary artery


Definition: Meaning of, coronary artery in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɒr(ə)n(ə)ri ˈɑːtəri /

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coronary artery coronary arteries
[countable]
  1. one of the two ARTERIES that supply blood to the heart
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coronary artery used in phrases

  • coronary artery bypass graft (noun)
    1. open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart
  • coronary artery disease (noun)
    1. atheromas a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
  • left coronary artery (noun)
    1. arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart
  • right coronary artery (noun)
    1. arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart
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