coronary
Translation
coronary, relating to the heart, a heart attack (noun)
Examples
He has coronary artery disease.
He has coronary artery disease.
The patient required coronary bypass surgery.
The patient required coronary bypass surgery.
My uncle had a coronary last year.
My uncle had a coronary last year.
Grammar Patterns
((coronary + noun)) relating to the arteries which surround and supply the heart He has coronary artery disease.
((to have a coronary)) to have a heart attack My uncle had a coronary last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cardiac (adjective); heart attack (noun)
Etymology
From Latin 'corona' (crown), because the coronary arteries encircle the heart like a crown.
Memory Tips
The coronary arteries form a CROWN around the heart.