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

Recent Examples on the Web

His past diagnoses have been for diabetes, coronary artery disease and sleep apnea. —David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024

He has been diagnosed with leukemia, diabetes, and a host of other medical conditions, including coronary artery disease and sleep apnea. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024

High blood sugar levels can end up damaging blood vessels throughout your body that can lead to major issues like kidney problems, retinopathy, stroke, and coronary artery disease, which could be tearing up your heart for real. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Weinstein’s medical issues include chronic myeloid leukemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity and high blood pressure, among other diagnoses, according to the legal filing. —Chloe Melas, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024

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