artery

artery
noun
ADJECTIVE
main, major
blocked, clogged
narrowed
severed
VERB + ARTERY
block, clog
constrict, narrow
dilate, open, widen

This procedure uses a device to widen the arteries.

sever
damage
ARTERY + VERB
clog up

Too much fatty food will make your arteries clog up.

supply sth

an artery supplying your heart with blood

ARTERY + NOUN
wall
blockage
PHRASES
hardening of the arteries (= a disease of the arteries)

She suffers from hardening of the arteries.


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