coronary

[ kawr-uh-ner-ee, kor- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the human heart, with respect to health.
2. Medicine/Medical.
   1. pertaining to the arteries that supply the heart tissues and originate in the root of the aorta.
   2. encircling like a crown, as certain blood vessels.
3. of or like a crown.

noun

, plural cor·o·nar·ies.

1. Pathology. a heart attack, especially a coronary thrombosis.
2. a coronary artery.

coronary

/ ˈkɒrənərɪ /

adjective

1. anatomy designating blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, etc, that encircle a part or structure

noun

1. short for coronary thrombosis

coronary

/ kôr′ə-nĕr′ē /

1. Relating to or involving the heart.

coronary

1. A descriptive term for the heart or the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.

Notes

The word coronary is often used by itself in an informal sense to refer to a heart attack or coronary thrombosis .

Other Words From

• post·coro·nary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronary¹

1600–10; < Latin corōnārius, equivalent to corōn ( a ) crown + -ārius -ary; in reference to the heart, extended from coronary artery, coronary vein, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronary¹

C17: from Latin corōnārius belonging to a wreath or crown; see corona

Example Sentences

She said the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and ovarian and endometrial cancer was no higher among women aged 45 and over taking combined HRT, compared to those who had never taken it.

From BBC

On live television, former Ibrox striker Kris Boyd nearly had a coronary.

From BBC

Officials ruled that his death was an accident but the drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of an opioid treatment drug, were also contributing factors.

From Salon

Other contributing factors were coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder.

From BBC

The checks will also record key information including smoking status; family history of coronary heart disease; and cholesterol level.

From BBC

Related Words

• cardiovascular disease
• congestive heart failure