arteries

NOUN

channel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avenue boulevard corridor duct highway passage pathway road route sewer thoroughfare tube

STRONG

canal conduit course line track way

Example Sentences

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"These particles are a major driver of plaque buildup in the arteries," said senior author Zhao Zhang, Ph.D.,

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Today, blocked coronary arteries are often reopened quickly, and patients also receive powerful therapies such as statins, antiplatelet drugs, and other evidence-based treatments.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

According to the report, Brendon also had a “markedly enlarged heart,” “moderate” blockage in some of his left arteries and small bowel inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Emergency surgery removed a blood clot that was blocking 90% of one of her arteries, and she was told by doctors she was lucky to be alive.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Deeper in, men worked to adeptly remove the large arteries and segment the limbs.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros