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Artery
01
artéria, vaso sanguíneo
any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart
Exemplos
Atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, can restrict blood flow and lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes.
A aterosclerose, uma condição em que a placa se acumula dentro das artérias, pode restringir o fluxo sanguíneo e levar a problemas de saúde sérios como ataques cardíacos e derrames.
The walls of arteries are thicker and more muscular compared to veins, allowing them to withstand the high pressure of blood pumped by the heart.
As paredes das artérias são mais espessas e musculosas em comparação com as veias, permitindo que elas suportem a alta pressão do sangue bombeado pelo coração.
02
artéria, via principal
a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
Exemplos
The highway serves as the main artery through the city.
The new bridge became an important artery for regional traffic.
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