Definition: Arterioplania is a Latin term meaning "heart-shaped" or "heart-like," referring to the shape of blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart's walls, which helps in sustaining life. It's often used metaphorically for the body's vital organs and structures. The word refers to the structure of the coronary arteries, which are the main arteries that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle cells and other tissues throughout the body.