arteri-

American  

1. variant of arterio-, especially before a vowel.

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Usage

What does arteri- mean? Arteri- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “artery,” a blood vessel that conveys blood from the heart to any part of the body.Arteri- is used in some medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Arteri- comes from the Greek artēría, meaning “artery” and “windpipe.” Windpipe? Yep, discover why at our entry for trachea. The word aorta is related to the Greek artēría.Arteri- is a variant of arterio-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use arterio- article.