arteries

NOUN

channel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avenue boulevard corridor duct highway passage pathway road route sewer thoroughfare tube

STRONG

canal conduit course line track way

Example Sentences

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At the end of the experiment, they examined plaque buildup in the animals' arteries.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Barbabella also said an ultrasound of the carotid arteries showed normal results without providing specific metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

He could feel it surge into his arteries.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry