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动脉
dòngmài
Description
动脉是身体里的一种血管，它把心脏里的血送到身体各个地方。
An 动脉 is a type of blood vessel in the body that carries blood from the heart to various parts of the body.
看病的时候，医生有时会说到动脉这个词。
When seeing a doctor, the doctor sometimes mentions the word 动脉.
Meanings
动脉dòngmài
artery, blood vessel carrying blood from the heart
这条动脉把血送到腿上。
This artery carries blood to the leg.
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Notes
- Etymology
动 (move) + 脉 (vessel/pulse); contrasts with 静脉 (vein).
- Nuance
动脉 carries blood away from the heart; 静脉 returns it.
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