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radial artery

/ˈreɪdiəl ˈɑːrtəri/

Tradução: Artéria principal do antebraço que se origina da artéria braquial e percorre o lado do polegar do punho, sendo comumente usada para medir o pulso e a pressão arterial.

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/ˈreɪdiəl ˈɑːrtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ptArtéria principal do antebraço que se origina da artéria braquial e percorre o lado do polegar do punho, sendo comumente usada para medir o pulso e a pressão arterial.

A major artery in the forearm that runs from the brachial artery down the thumb side of the wrist, commonly used for measuring pulse and blood pressure.

  1. Main artery of the forearmB2formal

    A major blood vessel that runs from the brachial artery down the forearm to the hand, commonly used to check the pulse.

    ptArtéria radial

    • The nurse checked his pulse at the radial artery.
    • The radial artery supplies blood to the thumb side of the hand.
    • During surgery, the radial artery may be used for bypass grafts.