arterija — meaning in English
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English meaning
- artery noun A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Senses
arterija is used for these senses in English:
- artery (anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.
artery — full definition
- noun A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- noun A major route that carries a lot of traffic, such as a busy road or rail line.