Ar'ter-y, n.

n. [Lat. arteria, Gr. ἀρτηρία, windpipe, artery, from αἴρειν, to raise, to lift. Cf. AORTA.] 1. The trachea or windpipe. [Obs.] Under the artery, or windpipe, is the mouth of the stomach. Holland.

2. One of the vessels or tubes which convey the blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
3. Hence, any continuous or ramified channel of communication; as, arteries of trade or commerce.