adj
coronary
KO-ruhn-ree
adj
1
Relating to the arteries or veins that supply blood to the heart.
"He had surgery to clear a blocked coronary artery."
How to Use Coronary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the heart's blood vessels.
Common mistake
Informally, "a coronary" is used as a noun meaning a heart attack, though technically "coronary" is an adjective.
Common pairings
coronary artery
coronary disease
coronary bypass
Word Forms
more coronary comparative, most coronary superlative
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Etymology
From Latin "corōnārius," related to "corōna" ("crown"), since these vessels encircle the heart like a crown.