arterial
Americanadjective
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Physiology. pertaining to the blood in the pulmonary vein, in the left side of the heart, and in most arteries, having been oxygenated during its passage through the lungs and being normally bright red.
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Anatomy. of, relating to, or resembling the arteries.
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being or constituting a main route, channel, or other course of flow or access, often with many branches.
an arterial highway; an arterial drainage system.
noun
adjective
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of, relating to, or affecting an artery or arteries
arterial disease
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denoting or relating to the usually bright red reoxygenated blood returning from the lungs or gills that circulates in the arteries
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being a major route, esp one with many minor branches
an arterial road
Other Word Forms
- arterially adverb
- nonarterial adjective
- postarterial adjective
Etymology
Origin of arterial
1375–1425; late Middle English (< Middle French ) < Medieval Latin artēriālis. See artery, -al 1
Example Sentences
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On Monday, authorities closed schools and colleges for two days and imposed restrictions on public movement by barricading many arterial roads.
From Barron's
But some think the remaining uncertainty of further closures on this arterial rail line shows the South West is being sidelined.
From BBC
According to the American Heart Assn., atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is caused by plaque buildup on arterial walls.
From Los Angeles Times
At the facility she was denied access to medications for high blood pressure, asthma, peripheral arterial disease, general anxiety and hypothyroidism, she said.
From Los Angeles Times
Recent clinical studies have identified microplastics in atherosclerotic plaques and associated higher concentrations with elevated cardiovascular risk, although it was not clear whether these particles directly cause arterial injury.
From Science Daily
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