arteries
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At the end of the experiment, they examined plaque buildup in the animals' arteries.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Barbabella also said an ultrasound of the carotid arteries showed normal results without providing specific metrics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
This is a rare condition present at birth where arteries in the brain are clustered tightly together, putting them at high risk of rupture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
A blood-red tree descends, its skeletal branches and ropy roots suggesting veins and arteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Deeper in, men worked to adeptly remove the large arteries and segment the limbs.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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