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

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Physiologically, persistent insomnia can worsen insulin resistance, increase blood pressure and push systemic inflammation the wrong way – which can be the stepping-stones to diabetes, obesity, and coronary artery disease. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Although many have heard of heart disease, which affects the heart’s function, some aren’t aware of the number of various diseases like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias that are related. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 June 2025

Other underlying causes included congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and hypertension. —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 11 June 2025

Heart failure, which can develop as a result of high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, impacts the organ's ability to pump blood effectively. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 June 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