: a through street or highway
Synonyms of arterial
Examples of arterial in a Sentence
Noun
one of the main arterials connecting the airport with the city
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In rare circumstances, salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Because the fire is being allowed to burn out, the closure along Santa Fe, a busy arterial, could be prolonged, Assell said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Peripheral arterial disease is treatable, especially when caught early.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In rare circumstances, salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Because the fire is being allowed to burn out, the closure along Santa Fe, a busy arterial, could be prolonged, Assell said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Arterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arterial. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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arterial
adjective
ar·te·ri·al
är-ˈtir-ē-əl 
1
: of or relating to an artery
2
: relating to or being the bright red blood present in most arteries that has been oxygenated in lungs or gills compare venous sense 3
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