CEFR B1

arteries

noun

Meaning

The tubes that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The doctor explained how blockages in the arteries can lead to heart disease.
Arteries are elastic and can expand and contract to help regulate blood pressure.

Synonyms: vessels, channels, conduits

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtəriz/

The tubes that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The doctor explained how blockages in the arteries can lead to heart disease.
Arteries are elastic and can expand and contract to help regulate blood pressure.
The pulmonary artery is unusual because it carries deoxygenated blood.

artery disease (collocation): A condition affecting the arteries. — "He was diagnosed with artery disease at a young age."
in the arteries (prepositional phrase): Located within the arteries. — "Cholesterol can build up in the arteries."

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