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artery

[ahr-tuh-ree] / ˈɑr tə ri /


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The animals also showed greater protection against atherosclerosis, the artery clogging disease linked to heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

In at least one spot, Israel moved the line forward a few hundred yards to intersect with Salah al-Din Road, Gaza’s main north-south artery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Lewis died of coronary artery disease and hypertension.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global trade, have hit energy and fertiliser supplies.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She pressed her fingers to the woman’s carotid artery, just beneath her ear.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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