carotid
nounfemininetécnico/kɐɾuˈtidɐ/low
ca·ro·ti·da
Definition
Each of the two main arteries (right and left) that supply blood to the head and neck.
The surgeon carefully clamped the carotid artery during the operation.
A blockage in the carotid can lead to a stroke.
Common collocations
carotid arterycommon carotidinternal carotidexternal carotid
Etymology
Do latim 'carotis', do grego 'karōtides' (artérias do pescoço), de 'karoun' (entorpecer), porque se acreditava que a sua compressão causava sono.