noun
the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart (Freq. 2)
• Syn: ↑arteria coronaria
• Hypernyms: ↑artery, ↑arteria, ↑arterial blood vessel
• Hyponyms: ↑atrial artery, ↑right coronary artery, ↑left coronary artery
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either of the two arteries that supply blood to the heart
Useful english dictionary. 2012.