Simple Definition of coronary

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coronary

1 of 2

adjective

ˈkorəˌneri

British ˈkɒrənri

: of or relating to the heart and especially to the vessels that supply blood to the heart

a coronary artery

coronary surgery

coronary heart disease

coronary thrombosis [=a dangerous condition in which an artery to the heart is blocked by a blood clot]

coronary

2 of 2

noun

plural coronaries

informal : heart attack

I almost had a coronary when I heard the news.

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Simple Definition of coronary

coronary

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noun

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