B2 noun Neutre

artery

/ˈɑːrtəri/

An artery is a muscular-walled tube forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body. Metaphorically, it refers to a major route in a network, such as a main road or river, that is vital for transportation or communication.

Exemples

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1

The main artery into the city was completely blocked by a parade this afternoon.

The primary road leading into the city center was obstructed by a public procession today.

2

The surgeon worked meticulously to repair the damaged coronary artery.

The specialist doctor performed careful surgery to fix the injured blood vessel near the heart.

3

I live right on a main artery, so the traffic noise is constant.

My home is located on a very busy major road, resulting in continuous noise from cars.

Famille de mots

Nom
artery
Adverbe
arterially
Adjectif
arterial
Apparenté
arteriole
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Astuce mémo

Remember the letter 'A': Arteries carry blood 'Away' from the heart.

Quiz rapide

The city's transport ______ was shut down for repairs, causing massive traffic jams.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : artery

Exemples

1

The main artery into the city was completely blocked by a parade this afternoon.

everyday

The primary road leading into the city center was obstructed by a public procession today.

2

The surgeon worked meticulously to repair the damaged coronary artery.

formal

The specialist doctor performed careful surgery to fix the injured blood vessel near the heart.

3

I live right on a main artery, so the traffic noise is constant.

informal

My home is located on a very busy major road, resulting in continuous noise from cars.

4

Research indicates that the hardening of the arteries can lead to significant cardiovascular issues.

academic

Scientific studies show that the stiffening of blood vessels can cause serious heart-related health problems.

5

This railway line serves as the commercial artery of the northern province.

business

This specific train track acts as the most important transport route for trade in the north.

Famille de mots

Nom
artery
Adverbe
arterially
Adjectif
arterial
Apparenté
arteriole

Collocations courantes

blocked artery a blood vessel that is obstructed
major artery a primary road or important blood vessel
coronary artery an artery supplying blood to the heart
main artery the most important transport route in a system
arterial road a high-capacity urban road

Phrases Courantes

hardening of the arteries

a condition where the vessels become stiff (atherosclerosis)

main artery of the city

the most important road for traffic flow in a city

vital artery

a crucial connection or transport link

Souvent confondu avec

artery vs vein

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood toward the heart.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'artery' when referring to biological blood vessels or major transportation routes. It implies a high volume of flow or critical importance to a system.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'artery' for any small road, but it should only be used for major, high-traffic routes. Biologically, do not confuse it with 'vein' which has a different function.

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Astuce mémo

Remember the letter 'A': Arteries carry blood 'Away' from the heart.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'arteria' and the Greek 'artēria', meaning 'windpipe' or 'vessel', originally thought to carry air.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: arteries Often used with adjectives like 'major', 'main', or 'blocked'
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Contexte culturel

In urban planning, 'arterial' classifications are used globally to manage traffic hierarchy in cities.

Quiz rapide

The city's transport ______ was shut down for repairs, causing massive traffic jams.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : artery

Mots lis

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C1

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subgenation

C1

Describes a subordinate or secondary classification within a specific genus or category of origin. It often refers to something that is produced or generated as a derivative subset of a primary group.

pronavfy

C1

A specialized digital data structure or configuration file used to synchronize navigation parameters and routing logic across multiple platforms. It serves as a master template ensuring that disparate hardware devices interpret spatial data and waypoints with identical precision.

nonvalward

C1

To deliberately move away from or reject established values, standards, or traditional norms. It implies a conscious effort to chart a path that disregards conventional worth or moral frameworks in favor of new, often experimental, directions.

multidomness

C1

To actively manage or integrate operations across multiple distinct domains or fields of influence. This verb describes the action of diversifying one's reach to ensure a functional presence in several specialized areas simultaneously.

proarchancy

C1

The state or quality of being a primary or foundational authority, often referring to a preliminary or original form of leadership or governance. It describes the condition of holding a pre-eminent or initial position of rule within a hierarchy.

anamess

C1

To gradually gather or accumulate a large quantity of something, typically wealth, information, or evidence, over a significant period of time. It implies a persistent process of building up a collection or 'mass' of resources.

premigrless

C1

To proactively eliminate or significantly reduce the necessity for future data or population migration by implementing structural optimizations during the initial setup phase. This verb is primarily used in technical and logistical contexts to describe the act of making a system or group stable enough that relocation becomes unnecessary.

abprivor

C1

Describes a condition or individual that has been systematically excluded from private rights, entitlements, or essential communal resources. It typically refers to a state of being stripped of access to previously held or fundamental privileges, often by legal or administrative force.

undertortacy

C1

To resolve a civil legal grievance or potential tort claim outside of formal legal proceedings, often through private or informal mediation. It implies reaching a settlement secretly or 'under the table' to avoid public litigation.

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