Why is it called an artery if it does not carry oxygen-rich blood?

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Pulmonary artery:
A major role of arteries is to transport blood from the heart to other organs.
The pulmonary artery is referred to as an artery because it transports blood from the heart to the lungs.
Arteries are superficial blood vessels with thicker walls than other blood vessels.

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