Definition

1. Noun:
   • Arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans: The "pudendal artery" is a term for arteries that provide the main blood supply to the external genitalia in both males and females.

Usage

• The term "pudendal artery" is a specific anatomical term used primarily in medical, biological, and healthcare contexts.
• It typically refers to the internal pudendal artery, which is the principal vessel. The term can sometimes be used more generally for arterial branches in the pudendal region.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the pudendal artery during the procedure.
  • A blockage in the pudendal artery can cause serious medical issues.
  • The lecture detailed the path of the pudendal artery and its branches.

Advanced Usage

• "Internal pudendal artery": This is the full and precise term for the main artery, a branch of the internal iliac artery, that supplies blood to the perineum and external genitalia.
  • The internal pudendal artery is the primary source of blood for the erectile tissues.
• "Pudendal artery occlusion": A medical condition referring to the blockage of this artery.
  • The patient was diagnosed with pudendal artery occlusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Internal pudendal artery (n): The principal artery of this name.
• Pudendal (adj): Relating to the external genital organs.
  • Pudendal nerve block is a common anesthetic technique.
• Artery of the pudendum: An alternative, less common name.

Synonyms

• Artery of the pudendum: A direct synonym.
• Genital artery: A more general, non-specific term for arteries supplying the genital region.

Noun

1. arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans