coronary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈkɔːrəˌnɛri/
KK: /kɔˈrənˌɛri/
adjective
Definition
Related to the heart or the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
The doctor explained that a coronary blockage can lead to serious health issues.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new health program focusing on coronary health?
Yeah, I read that it's aimed at reducing heart disease risk.
I think it's great that they're raising awareness about coronary issues.
Absolutely, knowing the signs can really save lives.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cardiac
heart
vascular
Antonyms
noncardiac
peripheral
unrelated
noun
Definition
A type of medical condition related to the heart, often involving a blockage in the coronary arteries that can lead to a heart attack.
Example
He was diagnosed with coronary artery disease after experiencing chest pain.
Conversation
I heard that he had a serious coronary last week.
Yeah, it was really surprising; he seemed so healthy.
I hope he’s recovering well from that coronary episode.
Root Explanation
Coronary is formed from "corona" (from Latin, meaning crown) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to). The term refers to something that is related to the crown-like structure of the coronary arteries that encircle the heart.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'corona' which means crown, and remember that 'coronary' refers to the arteries that surround the heart like a crown.
Visually Confused Words
coercionary
moronry