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

Named after the island’s Indigenous name, Rapa Nui, the drug rapamycin was initially developed as an immunosuppressant to prevent organ transplant rejection and to improve the efficacy of stents to treat coronary artery disease. —Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025

May Help Protect Your Heart Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes conditions such as stroke and coronary artery disease. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 22 Sep. 2025

Drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder) were also listed as contributing factors. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

While clogged arteries are still the most common cause of heart attacks overall, seldom understood catalysts have put women at a higher risk, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), anemia and infections. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025

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