artery
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
1.
arteria
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.
Il chirurgo ha riparato con cura l'arteria danneggiata.
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A blocked artery can lead to serious health problems.
Un'arteria ostruita può portare a gravi problemi di salute.
2.
arteria, strada principale
an important main road or route.
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The new highway serves as a major artery for traffic in the region.
La nuova autostrada funge da principale arteria per il traffico nella regione.
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The city's main arteries were congested during rush hour.
Le principali arterie della città erano congestionate durante l'ora di punta.