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ar·ter·y [ rtəree ] (plural ar·ter·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. type of blood vessel: a blood vessel that is part of the system carrying blood under pressure from the heart to the rest of the body

2. main route: a main route in a road, rail, or river system

[14th century. Via Latin< Greek artēria]
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