artery

• Sustantivo que designa un vaso sanguíneo que transporta sangre oxigenada desde el corazón al resto del cuerpo, o una ruta o canal principal por el que circula algo importante.

A noun referring to a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body, or a major route or channel for transportation.

1. B2formalmedical

   A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

   Arteria

   • The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
   • Blocked arteries can lead to serious health problems.
   • Blood flows through the artery at high pressure.

   Sinónimosarteria

   Antónimosvein

2. Major routeB2formal

   An important route or channel for transportation or communication.

   arteria (vía principal)

   • The highway is a major artery for commuters.
   • This railway line is a vital artery for the region's economy.
   • The river served as a key artery for trade.

   Sinónimosavenuechannelhighwaymain lineroadroutethoroughfaretrunk route