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
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High levels of this amino acid are known to increase the risk of coronary artery disease and blood clots, and can result from a diet deficient in folic acid or vitamin B12.
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Neil Savage, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
For those who are only getting a coronary artery calcium score, there is no preparation required, Serwer noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder) were also listed as contributing factors.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Partial or complete blockages within the coronary arteries cause heart attacks.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
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Neil Savage, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
For those who are only getting a coronary artery calcium score, there is no preparation required, Serwer noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder) were also listed as contributing factors.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Partial or complete blockages within the coronary arteries cause heart attacks.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coronary artery
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“Coronary artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20artery. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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