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main artery
[/meɪn ˈɑːrtəri/]
noun
pl: main arteries
artéria principal
1.
A large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body
The aorta is the main artery of the human body.
A aorta é a artéria principal do corpo humano.
2.
The primary route or channel through which something flows or is distributed
Fifth Avenue is the main artery of Manhattan's commercial district.
A Quinta Avenida é a artéria principal do distrito comercial de Manhattan.
Synonyms
major artery
primary artery
principal artery
Antonyms
vein
capillary
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
artéria principal
Standard medical and anatomical term
Portugal
artéria principal
Standard medical term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lifeblood of the city
arterial route
main thoroughfare
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