248. ARTERY Meaning - Anatomy Any of the muscular elastic tubes that form a branching system and that carry blood away from the heart to the cells, tissues, and organs of the body. Synonyms - vein, blood vessel. Antonyms - //Comment if you Know Usage - An artery usually carries blood that is full of oxygen. PREVIOUS: A List 247. Arsenal INDEX NEXT: A List 249. Articulate ...more»