What it means
The coronary arteryKOR-uh-nair-ee AR-ter-eeOne of the blood vessels on the surface of the heart that bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.Full entry wrap around the heart like a crown, which is what the word means. coronary artery diseaseKOR-uh-nair-ee AR-tuh-ree dih-ZEEZNarrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, most often from fatty plaque buildup.Full entry is narrowing of these arteries. A coronary care unit cares for clients with serious heart problems.
At a glance
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Related terms
coronary artery disease
Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, most often from fatty plaque buildup.
myocardial infarction
Death of part of the heart muscle because its blood supply is blocked; a heart attack.
coronary artery
One of the blood vessels on the surface of the heart that bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.