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carotid
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/kɐɾuˈtidɐ/ca·ro·ti·da
Definition
1Each of the two main arteries (right and left) that supply blood to the head and neck.
Usage examples
“The surgeon carefully clamped the carotid artery during the operation.”
“A blockage in the carotid can lead to a stroke.”
Common combinations
carotid arterycommon carotidinternal carotidexternal carotid