Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pulmonary Artery.
Pulmonary Artery - as a noun
One of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arteria pulmonalisHypernyms (Closely Related)
arteriaarterial blood vesselarteryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-depleted blood from the heart to the lungs."
"In pulmonary hypertension, the pulmonary artery becomes narrower, leading to increased pressure in the lungs."
"A clot in the pulmonary artery can cause a pulmonary embolism."
"The surgeon repaired the patient's damaged pulmonary artery."
"A congenital heart defect can affect the structure of the pulmonary artery."
