coronary
Pronunciation: kōr′o-nār-ē
Definition:
- Relating to or resembling a crown.
- denoting various anatomic structures, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments.
- Specifically, denoting the coronary blood vessels of the heart and, colloquially, coronary thrombosis.
[L. coronarius; fr. corona, a crown]
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