CEFR B2

artery

noun

Meaning

A tube that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body, or a main road or channel.

Examples

The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
The surgeon worked to repair the damaged artery.

Synonyms: vessel, channel, conduit

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artery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtəri/

Definition

A tube that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body, or a main road or channel.

Examples

The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
The surgeon worked to repair the damaged artery.
This highway is a major artery for commerce in the region.

How to Use artery

artery of (prepositional phrase): Used to describe a main route or channel that is essential to something. — "The Nile River was the lifeblood and artery of ancient Egypt."

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