Definition of CORONARY

coronary

Meanings

Plural: coronaries

Noun

  • obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)
  • Any of the coronary vessels; a coronary artery or coronary vein.
  • Ellipsis of coronary thrombosis.
  • A small bone in the foot of a horse.

Adjective

  • surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart)
    • "coronary arteries"

Adj

  • Pertaining to a crown or garland.
  • Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin corōnārius, from corōna (“crown”).

Synonyms

coronary thrombosis, heart attack

Scrabble Score: 13

coronary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
coronary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coronary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

coronary is a valid Words With Friends word