Arterial

usgb/ɑːrˈtɪriəl/
adjective

Related to the blood vessels that take blood from the heart to every part of the body.

The surgeon expected the arterial blood to be bright red.
Visual representation of "arterial" - Related to the blood vessels that take blood from the heart to every part of the body

Often appears as...

  • arterial blood
  • arterial pressure

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Human Anatomy

Used in medical or biological contexts referring to the human body's blood system.

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The arterial damage was severe, requiring surgery.
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Not Venous

'Arterial' specifically means related to arteries, not veins, which carry blood back to the heart.

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Arterial blockages can lead to heart attacks.
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Indicates Direction

Implies the direction of blood flow away from the heart supplying oxygen.

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Arterial flow is critical for organ function.
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