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

Blood clots may form in the coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis, a disease in which arteries harden due to the gradual accumulation of cholesterol and fatty clumps (plaque). —Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025

When Morton died suddenly from coronary artery disease in 2019, Moore attended the funeral. —Makena Gera, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025

As were those with a history of significant heart problems (heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, coronary angioplasty or ‘stents’) and/or a family history of premature (before age 40) death from cardiac causes. —New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025

Plaque buildup in the coronary arteries can limit blood flow to the heart (heart disease), potentially leading to heart attack, while cholesterol deposits in arteries supplying blood to the brain can cause ischemic stroke. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 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