artery

US /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
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1.

артерия

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.

:
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
Хирург осторожно восстановил поврежденную артерию.
A blocked artery can lead to serious health problems.
Заблокированная артерия может привести к серьезным проблемам со здоровьем.
2.

артерия, магистраль

an important main road or route.

:
The new highway serves as a major artery for traffic in the region.
Новое шоссе служит главной артерией для движения транспорта в регионе.
The city's main arteries were congested during rush hour.
Главные артерии города были перегружены в час пик.