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Coronary Definition & Meaning

coronary
adjective
  1. surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); "coronary arteries"
noun
  1. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)

"Coronary" in song lyrics

See how coronary is used in real songs:

  • "Beretta aiming sights at your dome and at your coronary"
    Killarmy — Red Dawn
  • "vinegar coronary"
    AOL — AOL
  • "vinegar and coronary"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "coronary"

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Frequently asked questions

What does coronary mean?
surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); "coronary arteries" obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)
What part of speech is coronary?
Coronary is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does coronary have?
Coronary has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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