Turkish Translation
Pulmoner Arter
Anatomy
Pulmonary Artery
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, bifurcating into left and right pulmonary arteries.
Turkish
Pulmoner Arter
Pronunciation
ˈpʊlmənəri ˈɑːrtəri
Usage frequency
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Pulmonic artery
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, bifurcating into left and right pulmonary arteries.
The pulmonary artery is unique in carrying deoxygenated blood, unlike systemic arteries. It originates from the right ventricle's pulmonary valve and divides into left and right branches, each serving a lung.
Category
Example in Use
English: Echocardiography demonstrated severe pulmonary hypertension with dilation of the main pulmonary artery and right ventricular hypertrophy.
Turkish: Ekokardiyografi, ana pulmoner arterde genişleme ve sağ ventrikül hipertrofisi ile birlikte şiddetli pulmoner hipertansiyon gösterdi.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 28-year-old female with untreated congenital heart disease presents with syncope. Echocardiogram shows Eisenmenger syndrome with reversed pulmonary artery flow.
Response Template
Pulmonary artery pressures are markedly elevated at 65/30 mmHg, consistent with WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Mini FAQ
What does Pulmonary Artery mean in medical English?
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, bifurcating into left and right pulmonary arteries.
When is Pulmonary Artery used in clinical communication?
The pulmonary artery is unique in carrying deoxygenated blood, unlike systemic arteries. It originates from the right ventricle's pulmonary valve and divides into left and right branches, each serving a lung.
Which glossary category includes Pulmonary Artery?
Pulmonary Artery is grouped under Anatomy in the HealthSpeak glossary.
Related Terms
Left Ventricle
The lower left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the systemic circulation via the aorta.
Aorta
The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arter...
Left Atrium
The upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.
Mitral Valve
The bicuspid valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents backflow of blood during ventricular systole.