ARTERIA Meaning and
Definition
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Arteria is a Latin term used in anatomy to refer to a large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart and to various parts of the body. In English, the term is commonly translated as artery. Arteries are a fundamental component of the circulatory system, responsible for supplying oxygen and vital nutrients to tissues and organs throughout the body.
These blood vessels have thick muscular walls that provide strength and elasticity needed to withstand the high pressure exerted by the heart. Arteries typically have three layers: the inner layer, or tunica intima, which is smooth and allows blood to flow freely; the middle layer, or tunica media, made up of smooth muscle and elastic tissue; and the outer layer, or tunica adventitia, consisting of connective tissue that protects and supports the artery.
There are two main types of arteries in the body: systemic arteries and pulmonary arteries. Systemic arteries deliver oxygenated blood to all parts of the body, with the exception of the lungs. Pulmonary arteries, on the other hand, carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, where it undergoes oxygenation.
A healthy and efficient arterial system is essential for maintaining overall health. However, narrowing or blockages in arteries, known as atherosclerosis, can lead to serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ARTERIA
- zrteria
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Etymology of ARTERIA
The word "arteria" comes from the Ancient Greek word "ἀρτηρία" (artēria), which means "windpipe" or "artery". In Ancient Greek medicine, the term referred specifically to the trachea and the blood vessels. The word was later adopted into Late Latin and then into Old French, where it became "arterie", before finally entering the English language as "artery".
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