Pulmonary arteries

What does "Pulmonary arteries" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Pulmonary arteries" are the large blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. In the lungs, this blood picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide, a waste product of the body's cells. When the report says the "pulmonary arteries are normal in caliber," it means these blood vessels are of normal size and there are no abnormalities detected.

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