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Vocabulary Entry
arterial
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Pertaining to the arteries; relating to the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the tissues.
Example Sentences
"The arterial walls are muscular and elastic."
"Arterial blood is rich in oxygen."
"The doctor noted that the patient had high arterial pressure."
N
noun
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Example Sentences
"The aorta is the largest arterial in the body."
"They found a blockage in one of the coronary arterials."
"An arterial can provide important information for a doctor regarding blood flow."