ARTERIALLY

Etymology

Adverb

arterially (not comparable)

(anatomy) In terms of or by means of the arteries.

Source: Wiktionary


ARTERIAL

Ar*te"ri*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. artériel.]

1. Of or pertaining to an artery, or the arteries; as, arterial action; the arterial system.

2. Of or pertaining to a main channel (resembling an artery), as a river, canal, or railroad. Arterial blood, blood which has been changed and vitalized (arterialized) during passage through the lungs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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