Uterine Artery (Noun)
Meaning
A branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The uterine artery plays a crucial role in supplying oxygenated blood to the uterus during pregnancy.
- Uterine artery embolization is a procedure to block the flow of blood to the uterus through the uterine arteries.
- The left uterine artery is often larger in diameter compared to the right uterine artery in most women.
- In pregnant women, Doppler ultrasound can be used to assess the blood flow through the uterine arteries.
- Women with uterine artery stenosis are at a higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy due to restricted blood flow.