Arterial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or involving or contained in the arteries; "arterial disease"; "the arterial system"; "arterial blood".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor specialized in treating arterial disease that affected the blood flow to the heart.
- Arterial blood is oxygen-rich and is carried away from the heart to the rest of the body.
- The arterial system is a complex network of vessels that transport blood throughout the body.
- The patient's arterial pressure was being closely monitored by the medical team during surgery.
- The new medication was designed to reduce the risk of arterial blockages and improve overall cardiovascular health.