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Definition
Artery; blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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How it's used
Medical terms like this are often used in everyday life when discussing health issues or specific anatomical problems. While it is a technical term, it is commonly understood by the general public and used in casual conversations about medical checkups or surgeries. It is almost always paired with the classifier 條 when referring to a specific vessel.
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The doctor said one of his arteries is a bit blocked.
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