artery

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑː.tə.ri/
• (US) enPR: ärʹtəri, IPA ^(key): /ˈɑr.tərɪ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular artery

Plural arteries

1. The artery is a blood vessel from the heart that transports blood away from the heart.
   • Antonym: vein