arterial

• Relatif à une artère ou aux artères. Se dit aussi de ce qui concerne le réseau principal de circulation (comme une artère routière).

Relating to an artery or arteries.

1. Relating to arteriesB2formalmedical

   Of, relating to, or contained in the arteries, which are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart.

   artériel

   • The doctor checked the patient's arterial blood pressure.
   • Arterial plaque can lead to serious health issues.
   • The surgeon repaired the damaged arterial wall.

2. Main or primary routeB2formal

   Describing a major road, railway, or other route that serves as a main channel for traffic or flow.

   Artère (voie principale)

   • The highway is a major arterial road connecting the two cities.
   • The city's arterial railway system transports thousands of commuters daily.
   • The pipeline serves as an arterial route for oil distribution.

   Synonymescentralkeymainmajorprimaryprincipaltrunk