coronary artery

noun

, Anatomy.

1. either of two arteries that originate in the aorta and supply the heart muscle with blood.

coronary artery

noun

1. either of two arteries branching from the aorta and supplying blood to the heart

coronary artery

1. Either of two arteries that originate in the aorta and supply blood to the muscular tissue of the heart.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronary artery¹

First recorded in 1735–45; so called from its crownlike envelopment of the heart

Example Sentences

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

Listed contributing factors include drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid use disorder.

From Slate

Other contributing factors in the actor’s death included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

Other factors that contributed to his death, according to the medical examiner, included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction.

From Los Angeles Times