1. plural of coronary; the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle
Usage: medical
2. plural of coronary; heart attacks or coronary thromboses
Usage: informal; medical

Examples

• The surgeon examined the patient’s coronaries before the bypass operation.
• Blocked coronaries can lead to serious heart problems.
• The cardiologist found narrowing in two of his coronaries.
• Regular exercise helps keep your coronaries healthy.
• He survived two coronaries before age sixty.
• The emergency room treated three coronaries that night.