arteries
Example Sentences
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An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Researchers had previously found that gut microbes can modify bile acids and influence the amount of atherosclerosis, or fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, that develops over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
A blood-red tree descends, its skeletal branches and ropy roots suggesting veins and arteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to hypercholesterolemia, a condition that damages arteries and raises the risk of heart disease.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Gnarled lumps of red arteries and blue veins gave Percy some footholds when he had to climb, but the going was slow.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
