I. ˈkȯrəˌnerē, ˈkär-, -ri adjective
Etymology: Latin coronarius, from corona garland, crown + -arius -ary
1. : of, relating to, or being a crown or coronal : forming or designed to form a crown or coronal
2. anatomy
a. : resembling a crown or circlet : encircling another part
b. : relating to or involving the coronary vessels of the heart ; broadly : of or relating to the heart
II. noun
( -es )
1. : coronary artery
2.
a. : coronary occlusion
b. : coronary thrombosis