arterial

arterial definition - medical

ar·te·ri·al (är-tîrˈē-əl)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to one or more arteries or to the entire system of arteries.
  2. Of, relating to, or being the bright red oxygenated blood in the arteries.

Related Forms:

  • ar·teˈri·al·ly adverb

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