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Arteries

Verb / ˈɑ:rtɜ:i:z / Another word for arteries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

Synonyms & similar words

arterialbloodvessel arteria artery veins capillaries pulses channels ducts tubes pipelines conduits arterioles vessels arteriolar venules vascular vasculature

Synonyms by register

Formal

arterial vessels blood vessels (carrying oxygenated blood)

Literary

lifeblood channels vital conduits

Antonyms

veins capillaries venules venous channels

Common collocations

  • major arteries
  • coronary arteries
  • pulmonary arteries
  • arteries of the heart
  • blocked arteries
  • arteries and veins
  • arteries of the brain

Word family

noun artery
adjective arterial

Usage note

Arteries are a specific type of blood vessel. While 'artery' can sometimes be used metaphorically for a main route or channel, its primary and most common meaning relates to the circulatory system.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor checked my arteries to make sure they were healthy.
  2. Exercise can help keep your arteries clear and prevent heart disease.
  3. Blocked arteries can cause serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes.
  4. The arteries in our bodies are like highways that carry blood to different parts of our body.
  5. The heart pumps blood through the arteries and veins in our bodies.

Quotes

  • The arteries are the highways of life, and health is the destination.
  • Healthy arteries are the foundation of a healthy body.
  • The health of your arteries is a reflection of the health of your entire body.

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