Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/aɾˈteɾja/

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Translation

artery

Word origin

From Greek arteria, through Latin arteria, originally used for the windpipe and later for the blood vessels carrying blood from the heart.

Origin
Greek
Root
arteria
English cognates
artery

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralarterias

Examples

.

The artery carries blood from the heart.

.

The doctor checked the patient's arteries.

avenida .

This avenue is the main artery of the city.

¿ ?

Do you know where the largest artery in the body is?

obstruida .

A blocked artery can be dangerous.

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This word is part of lesson 83.