arteries

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This is a rare condition present at birth where arteries in the brain are clustered tightly together, putting them at high risk of rupture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Shortly after parliament enacted the infrastructure bill, red and white barriers began popping up across the capital, shutting down vital arteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

By suppressing PCSK9, the treatment helps cells absorb more cholesterol, reducing the amount circulating in the blood and limiting buildup in the arteries.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

I knew her, anyone who has driven through the two main arteries of Los Angeles knows her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He held them out to her, and she saw how the veins and arteries in his arms flowed in ridges just beneath his skin and how strong his wrists and fingers were.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson