radial artery
(ra-di-al--ar-ter-y)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. A major artery in the human forearm, supplying blood to the arm and hand, and commonly used for taking the pulse.
Example Sentence
The doctor checked the patient's pulse by feeling the radial artery.
More Example Sentences
During the procedure, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the radial artery.
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