adjective

coronary

coronary

He suffered a coronary thrombosis.

He suffered a coronary thrombosis.

The patient needs coronary bypass surgery.

The patient needs coronary bypass surgery.

((noun)) relating to the arteries of the heart He had a coronary artery blockage.

cardiac, heart-related

From Latin 'corona' meaning 'crown', as the arteries encircle the heart like a crown.

Picture a 'crown' (corona) of arteries around the heart.

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