artery

• Nom désignant un vaisseau sanguin qui transporte le sang oxygéné du cœur vers le reste du corps, ou par extension une voie principale ou un canal assurant un transport ou une circulation.

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.

   artère (vaisseau sanguin)

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

   Synonymesarteria

   Antonymesvein

2. Major routeB2formal

   An important route or channel for transportation or communication.

   Artère (voie de communication)

   • 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.

   Synonymesavenuechannelhighwaymain lineroadroutethoroughfaretrunk route