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Communicating Artery

Description:

A communicating artery is a blood vessel that connects two main arteries, allowing blood to flow between them. These arteries help maintain proper circulation and provide alternative routes for blood in the event of a blockage.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, a communicating artery refers to any of the several arteries that connect different parts of the circulatory system. One such example is the anterior communicating artery, which connects the right and left anterior cerebral arteries in the brain.

Sense 2: Medicine

In medicine, communicating arteries play a vital role in managing various conditions and diseases related to the circulatory system. They are often involved in treatments such as angioplasty or bypass surgery.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. The anterior communicating artery is responsible for connecting the two hemispheres of the brain.
2. Damage to the posterior communicating artery can lead to vision problems.

Sense 2:

1. The surgeon successfully bypassed the blocked artery using a nearby communicating artery.
2. Angioplasty was performed to widen the communicating artery and improve blood flow.

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