sever artery

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

To cut or slice through an artery, often resulting in serious injury.

severVERB + NOUN

Categories:

artery

Examples (10)

  • A sharp shard of glass could easily sever an artery.
  • The surgeon had to carefully sever the damaged artery during the complex operation.
  • In the accident, he tragically severed a major artery in his leg.
  • Extreme pressure might sever the artery, causing massive blood loss.
  • The sharp edge of the blade was capable of severing an artery instantly.
  • First responders worked quickly to prevent the victim from bleeding out after severing an artery.
  • If you sever an artery, immediate medical attention is crucial.
  • They feared the impact would sever a vital artery.
  • Despite the risk of severing an artery, the procedure was deemed necessary.
  • The doctor explained how a deep wound could sever an artery and lead to severe complications.