coronarico

coronary

adjective koh-roh-NAH-ree-koh Rare

Origin: Latin coronarius (of a crown/wreath), from corona; applied to the arteries encircling the heart.

Usage Note

Coronarico is a medical adjective referring to the coronary arteries or the heart's circulatory system — arteria coronarica, malattia coronarica (coronary artery disease). The four forms are coronarico / coronarica / coronarici / coronariche. In Italian cardiology, coronarico is used where English uses 'coronary'; do not confuse with coronato (crowned) or corona (crown).

Examples

"Ha subito un intervento coronarico."

Natural Translation

He underwent a coronary procedure.

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