Arteriellinen

Arteriellinen is a Finnish adjective meaning arterial. It refers to anything relating to arteries, which are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions, pressures, or substances associated with the arterial system. For example, arteriellinen paine refers to blood pressure measured in an artery. Similarly, arteriellinen veri denotes blood found within the arteries, typically characterized by its bright red color due to high oxygen content.

The opposite of arteriellinen is laskimainen, which means venous. Venous blood, found in veins, is deoxygenated and returns to the heart. Understanding the distinction between arterial and venous systems is fundamental in physiology and medicine. Conditions like arteriellinen tukos (arterial occlusion) are serious medical emergencies where an artery becomes blocked, obstructing blood flow. Diseases affecting arteries can lead to various health problems, including heart attack and stroke. The study of arteries and their functions falls under the domain of cardiology and vascular medicine.