noun
die Arterie, -n
artery
The German word „Arterie“ is a noun meaning "artery" in English.
- It is not a compound word, so it doesn't break down into simpler German components; it originates from Latin arteria.
- An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
Similar words:
- Vene (vein) — blood vessels carrying blood to the heart
- Blutgefäß (blood vessel) — general term for vessels carrying blood
Difference:
- Arterie specifically refers to vessels carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart (except pulmonary artery).
- Vene carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
- Blutgefäß is a broader term covering both arteries and veins.
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Examples
Die Arterie transportiert Sauerstoff durch den Körper.noun
The artery transports oxygen through the body.
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