coronary artery

noun

: either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself

Examples of coronary artery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The young mother was diagnosed with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

West had coronary artery disease and died due to a combination of the pre-existing illness and post-operative complications a day after having cosmetic surgery. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Long-term traffic noise exposure has been linked to hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. — Laura Coco, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

The most severe kind of heart attack occurs when a coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart, is completely blocked off. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coronary artery

noun

: either of the two arteries that arise from the aorta and supply the tissues of the heart

Medical Definition

coronary artery

noun

: either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself