Definitions

1. adjective

Moving or proceeding in the direction from which something came, or in the direction of the heart (especially in reference to the flow of a substance within the body).

“The antegrade flow of blood in the coronary arteries helps maintain the heart’s function.”

2. noun

The direction of flow or movement from the point of origin towards the heart, especially in reference to the flow of a substance within the body.

“The antegrade direction of the flow is crucial in understanding the body’s circulatory system.”