adj
Uncommon
coronary
KO-ruhn-ree
Coronary (adj) means relating to the arteries or veins that supply blood to the heart. Example: “He had surgery to clear a blocked coronary artery.”
adj
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Relating to the arteries or veins that supply blood to the heart.
"He had surgery to clear a blocked coronary artery."
How to use coronary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the heart's blood vessels.
Common mistake
Informally, "a coronary" is used as a noun meaning a heart attack, though technically "coronary" is an adjective.
Common pairings
coronary artery
coronary disease
coronary bypass
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more coronary
- Superlative
- most coronary
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He had surgery to clear a blocked _____ artery.
Etymology
From Latin "corōnārius," related to "corōna" ("crown"), since these vessels encircle the heart like a crown.
Rhymes for coronary
See all rhymes for coronary →Frequently asked questions
What does “coronary” mean?
The word “coronary” means relating to the arteries or veins that supply blood to the heart. In plain terms, relating to the heart's blood vessels.
How do you pronounce “coronary”?
“Coronary” is pronounced KO-ruhn-ree (/ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “coronary” in a sentence?
Here is “coronary” used in a sentence: “He had surgery to clear a blocked coronary artery.”
What part of speech is “coronary”?
“Coronary” is an adjective.
Where does the word “coronary” come from?
The word “coronary” comes from Latin. From Latin "corōnārius," related to "corōna" ("crown"), since these vessels encircle the heart like a crown.
Is “coronary” a common word?
“Coronary” is an uncommon word in modern English.
