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coronary [ˈkɒrənərɪ] adj (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy designating blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, etc., that encircle a part or structure n pl -naries (Medicine / Pathology) short for coronary thrombosis [from Latin corōnārius belonging to a wreath or crown; see corona] cor•o•nar•y (ˈkɔr əˌnɛr i, ˈkɒr-) adj., n., pl. -nar•ies. adj. 1. of or pertaining to the heart. 2. a. pertaining to the coronary arteries. b. encircling like a crown, as certain blood vessels. 3. of or like a crown. n. 4. a heart attack, esp. a coronary thrombosis. 5. a coronary artery. [1600–10]
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Translations coronary [ˈkɒrənəri] adj [artery, disease] → coronaire coronary care unit, coronary heart disease coronary care unit n → unité f de soins coronariens coronary heart disease n → maladie f coronarienne coronary thrombosis n → thrombose f coronaire coronary n → Herzinfarkt m coronary: coronary artery n (Med) → Kranzarterie f coronary thrombosis n (Med) → Herzinfarkt m coronary vessel n (Med) → (Herz)kranzgefäß nt, → Koronargefäß nt (spec) coronary [ˈkɒrən/ərɪ] 1. adj (artery) → coronario/a; (disease) → coronarico/a 2. n (heart attack) → infarto (of arteries) supplying blood to the heart. noun – plural ˈcoronaries – an attack of coronary thrombosis. coronary thrombosis a heart disease caused by blockage of one of the coronary arteries. cor·o·nar·y a. coronario-a, que circunda tal como una corona; ___ artery → arteria ___; ___ bypass → desviación ___; ___ care unit → unidad de cuidado ___; ___ thrombosis → trombosis ___; ___ vasospasm → vasoepasmo ___. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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