Associations to the word «Carotid»

Wiktionary

CAROTID, noun. (anatomy) Any of a number of major arteries in the head and neck.
CAROTID, adjective. Relating to these arteries
CAROTID ARTERIES, noun. Plural of carotid artery
CAROTID ARTERY, noun. (anatomy) Either of a pair of arteries, each side of the neck, which branch from the aorta and supply blood to the head

Dictionary definition

CAROTID, adjective. Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck.

Wise words

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