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Arterial

usgb/ɑːrˈtɪriəl/Volume
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Used in medical or biological contexts referring to the human body's blood system. SlideThe arterial damage was severe, requiring surgery.
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'Arterial' specifically means related to arteries, not veins, which carry blood back to the heart. SlideArterial blockages can lead to heart attacks.
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Implies the direction of blood flow away from the heart supplying oxygen. SlideArterial flow is critical for organ function.