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coronary
1. adj. (obsolete) Pertaining to a crown or garland.
2. adj. (anatomy) Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.
3. n. A coronary thrombosis or heart attack.
Manny had a coronary last week, followed by a triple bypass.
4. n. A small bone in the foot of a horse.

Example Sentences

I cannot believe he had a coronary.  Reducing cholesterol levels in a patient at high risk of coronary heart disease will make a major contribution to reducing their chance of having a heart attack.  Patients with coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension did not have their blood pressure measured often enough.

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