Arterial

/ɑːrˈtɪəriəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

The arterial walls are muscular and elastic, allowing them to withstand the pressure of blood flow.

Pertaining to a system of arteries in the body.

The surgeon specialized in arterial diseases, focusing on improving blood circulation.

Of or relating to main routes or highways.

The city’s arterial roads are crucial for managing traffic flow during rush hour.

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

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.

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.

Used in medical contexts to refer to critical pathways or systems.

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