coronary artery

noun

: either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself

Examples of coronary artery in a Sentence

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Weinstein’s health issues, which include chronic myeloid leukemia, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and more, cannot be discussed as part of the trial, per a pre-trial ruling from Judge Farber. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025

In addition to cancer, he has been treated at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for leukemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease and sleep apnea. —Michaela Zee, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025

Older research raised concerns about health risks potentially associated with coffee consumption, including coronary artery disease.6 But in more recent years, as science has advanced, the pendulum has swung the other way. —Jamie Ducharme, Health, 4 Apr. 2025

All participants were free of health conditions commonly associated with cardiovascular risks, like hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and a history of myocardial infarctions. —Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coronary artery

noun

: either of the two arteries that arise from the aorta and supply the tissues of the heart

Medical Definition

coronary artery

noun

: either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself