coronary artery

Thân thiện

The doctor points to a diagram of the coronary artery during a health lesson.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart: A coronary artery is one of the two main arteries that arise from the aorta and encircle the heart, delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself.

Usage

• The term "coronary artery" is used primarily in medical and anatomical contexts to refer to the specific blood vessels supplying the heart.
• It is often discussed in relation to health conditions, such as blockages or disease.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A blockage in a coronary artery can lead to a heart attack.
  • The surgeon performed a bypass operation on the patient's diseased coronary artery.
  • Regular exercise helps keep your coronary arteries healthy.

Advanced Usage

• "Coronary artery disease (CAD)": A common condition where the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked, often due to a buildup of cholesterol and plaque.
  • He was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and advised to change his diet.

Variants and Related Words

• Coronary (adj): Pertaining to the arteries supplying blood to the heart or to the heart itself.
  • He suffered a coronary event.
• Coronary circulation (n): The system of blood vessels that supply blood to and from the heart muscle.

Synonyms

• Cardiac artery: A less common synonym for coronary artery.
• Heart artery: An informal term for a coronary artery.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Coronary artery" itself is a specific anatomical term and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The related phrases below involve the base word "coronary".) - Coronary thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a coronary artery. - The cause of death was listed as coronary thrombosis.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart

Từ đồng nghĩa

• arteria coronaria