carotid
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ɪd noun
1.
Also called carotid artery. either of the two large arteries, one on each side of the head, that carry blood to the head and that divide into an external branch supplying the neck, face, and other external parts, and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts.
adjective
2.
pertaining to a carotid artery.
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carotid (kəˈrɒtɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | either one of the two principal arteries that supply blood to the head and neck |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to either of these arteries |
| [C17: from French, from Greek karōtides, from karoun to stupefy; so named by Galen, because pressure on them produced unconsciousness] | |
| ca'rotidal | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
carotid
1543, "pertaining to the two great arteries of the neck," from Gk. karotides pl. of karotis, from karoun "plunge into sleep or stupor," since compression of these arteries was believed to cause unconsciousness (Galen).
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Medical Dictionary
carotid ca·rot·id (kə-rŏt'ĭd)
n.
Either of two major arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood to the head. adj.
Relating to either of these arteries.
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Example sentences
During the hospital stay, he had carotid artery surgery.
The carotid arteries provide the main blood supply to the brain.
Without hesitation, a lioness severed his carotid artery.
Instead its long teeth would have pierced the animal's windpipe and carotid artery-killing it fairly quickly.
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