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Definition of artery

artery

/ˈɑːr.tər.i/
ar · ter · y
Adverb:arterially
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Plural:arteries
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Adjective:arterial
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• noun

1

Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.

Example

"A healthy diet and regular exercise help keep your arteries clear and flexible."

2

An important route in a system of roads, rivers, or railroad lines.

Example

"The main highway serves as a vital artery for commercial traffic entering the city."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Latin 'arteria', from Ancient Greek 'arteria' (windpipe or artery), traditionally associated with 'aer' (air) because ancient anatomists observed that arteries were empty of blood after death and believed they carried air.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artery
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