artery
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
1.
arteri, pembuluh nadi
any of the muscular-walled tubes 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.
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The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
Ahli bedah dengan hati-hati memperbaiki arteri yang rusak.
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A blocked artery can lead to serious health problems.
Arteri yang tersumbat dapat menyebabkan masalah kesehatan serius.
2.
arteri, jalan utama
an important main road or route.
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The new highway serves as a major artery for traffic in the region.
Jalan raya baru berfungsi sebagai arteri utama untuk lalu lintas di wilayah tersebut.
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The city's main arteries were congested during rush hour.
Arteri utama kota macet selama jam sibuk.