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Meaning & Definition of Arterial in English

English

Arterial

Relating to the arteries.


Pronunciation:

/ɑːrˈtɪəriəl/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Pertaining to the arteries in the circulatory system.

    Example Sentence: The arterial walls are muscular and elastic.

  • Definition: Having the nature of an artery, or being vital to the function of an organ.

    Example Sentence: The arterial supply to the brain is critical for its function.

  • Definition: Designating main routes of transport or communication.

    Example Sentence: The city has developed arterial roads to ease traffic flow.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'arterialis', from 'arteria' meaning artery.

Synonyms

vascularcirculatorymainprimary

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • arterial road: A major road intended to carry large volumes of traffic.
  • arterial blood: Oxygenated blood that is transported from the heart to the rest of the body.

Translations

  • Spanish: arterial
  • French: artériel
  • German: arteriell
  • Russian: артериальный

Related Words

  • artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  • vein: A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
  • circulation: The movement of blood through the net of vessels.

Slang Meanings of arterial

  • Meaning: Used in medical contexts to refer to critical pathways or systems.

    Example Sentence: The doctor's focus was on the arterial pathways during the surgery.