artery
|ar-ter-y|
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/ˈɑːr.tər.i/
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/ˈɑː.tər.i/
blood vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'artery' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'artēria,' where 'artēria' meant 'windpipe or artery.'
Historical Evolution
'artēria' transformed into the Latin word 'arteria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'artery' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'windpipe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'blood vessel.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42