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

While stents are helpful, sometimes patients require a surgery called coronary artery bypass graft. —William Cornwell, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025

Smoking is also a risk factor for coronary artery disease, aneurysms in the aorta (the main artery of the heart), peripheral vascular disease, and heart attacks and strokes, according to the FDA. —Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025

Drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder) were also listed as contributing factors. —Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

Women faced greater odds for heart failure and coronary artery disease, while younger people were more affected by heart failure and A-fib. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 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