hyparterial

adjective

hyp·​ar·​te·​ri·​al ˌhip-är-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce hyparterial (audio) ˌhīp- How to pronounce hyparterial (audio)
: situated below an artery
specifically : of or being the branches of the bronchi given off below the pulmonary artery

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“Hyparterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyparterial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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