Synonyms for

Arterial

Verb / ɑ:ˈrtɪri:ʌl / Another word for arterial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or affecting an artery

Synonyms & similar words

vascular artery-related circulatory vascularized arteriole vasculature arteriolar arteriolarization arteriolosclerosis arteriography arteriosclerosis arteriotomy artery vessel aorta capillary vein blood

Synonyms by register

Formal

principal major primary main

Antonyms

venous capillary minor secondary peripheral subsidiary

Common collocations

  • arterial blood
  • arterial pressure
  • arterial system
  • arterial supply
  • arterial disease
  • arterial wall
  • arterial route

Word family

noun artery
adjective arterial

Usage note

Primarily used in a medical or biological context to refer to arteries, which carry blood away from the heart. Can also be used figuratively to mean principal or essential.

Example sentences

  1. The arterial road was closed for maintenance work.
  2. The doctor checked the patient's arterial blood flow.
  3. The arterial supply to the brain was interrupted during the stroke.
  4. The arterial bypass surgery was successful.
  5. The arterial pressure was measured using a sphygmomanometer.

Quotes

  • The arterial system is the lifeblood of the human body. - Peter Attia
  • The arterial pulse is the music of life. - William Harvey
  • The arterial system is the central organ of the human body. - Franz Schmid

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