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arterio-

  1. a combining form meaning “artery,” used in the formation of compound words.

    arteriosclerosis.



arterio-

combining form

  1. artery or arteries

    arteriosclerosis

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arterio-1

< Greek ŧ-, combining form of ŧí windpipe, artery
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arterio-1

from Greek; see artery
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Example Sentences

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“Based on these discussions, we are comfortable welcoming Arterio to the University of Kansas,” Self said at the time, “and he is well aware of the high standards and expectations that come with being a member of the Kansas men’s basketball program. We fully expect him to meet those daily.”

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They return starting point guard Dajuan Harris Jr., versatile forward KJ Adams and have added former five-star guard Arterio Morris from Texas and Towson sharp-shooter Nick Timberlake to go with one of the nation’s best freshman classes.

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The knockout blow came moments later, when Disu’s baskets bookended one by Rice, and Arterio Morris threw down an ally-oop dunk.

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Texas: The Longhorns’ deep backcourt got some of its best minutes yet this season from heralded but little-used freshman Arterio Morris.

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Arterio Morris scored 12 points.

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When To Use

does arterio- mean?

Arterio- 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.Arterio- is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Arterio- comes from the Greek ŧí, meaning “artery” and “windpipe.” Windpipe? Yep, discover why at our entry for trachea. The word aorta is related to the Greek ŧí. are variants of arterio-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, arterio- sometimes becomes arteri-, as in arteriectomy.

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