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(ar-ter-y) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Example Sentence

An artery is a blood vessel that conveys blood from the heart.

More Example Sentences

The artery supplies oxygen to the organs.

Synonyms

blood vessel; conduit; channel

Antonyms

block

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Rhymes

  • artery
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