coronary

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/ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of the coronary vessels; a coronary artery or coronary vein.
A small bone in the foot of a horse.

adjective

Pertaining to a crown or garland.
Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.

noun

Thrombosis of a coronary artery, that is, a blockage, caused by a blood clot, of the blood flow in a coronary artery of the heart, leading to myocardial infarction.

Related words

Synonyms

coronary heart attack coronary thrombosis stroke attack heart myocardial cardiac infarct infarction ischemic ischaemic cad endocardial intracardiac cardiological cardiologic thrombotic

Associated

cabg angioplasty revascularization angiogram artery angiography ectasia occlusion thrombosis angina arteries catheterization

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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