carotid

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Relating to these arteries
A number of major arteries in the head and neck
{a} noting the arteries which convey blood to the head
(Anatomi) In human anatomy, the common carotid artery is an artery that supplies the head and neck with oxygenated blood; it divides in the neck to form the external and internal carotid arteries
of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
Karotides, the carotid arteries
referring to the large arteries in the neck carrying blood to the brain and scalp
Heart-shaped
] Pertaining to, or near, the carotids or one of them; as, the carotid gland
One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head
{s} pertaining to either of two large arteries which carry blood to the head
of Aorta
The carotid artery is the main artery that supplies blood to the head A pair of carotid arteries arise from the aorta and run up the neck; they branch into an external and an internal artery, which supply the head with oxygenated blood
{i} either of two large arteries which carry blood to the head
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carotid arteries
plural form of carotid artery
carotid artery
Either of a pair of arteries, each side of the neck, which branch from the aorta and supply blood to the head
carotid artery
chief artery that travels up the neck and carries blood to the head and brain
carotid artery
either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
carotid artery
A major artery (right and left) in the neck supplying blood to the brain
carotid artery
Large artery on either side of the neck which supplies blood to most of the cerebral hemisphere Main artery to the head that divides into external and internal carotid arteries
carotid artery
An artery on each side of the neck, supposed by the ancients to be the seat of drowsiness, brought on by an increased flow of blood through it to the head (Greek, caroticos, inducing sleep )
carotid artery
an artery, located on either side of the neck, that supplies the brain with blood (Read about "The Vascular System")
carotid artery
A vessel that supplies the brain with oxygenated blood
carotid artery
a major artery in the neck that supplies blood to the head and brain
carotid artery
an artery, located on either side of the neck, that supplies the brain with blood
carotid artery
A major artery (right and left) in the neck supplying blood to the brain Blockage of a carotid artery causes stroke
carotid artery
the major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain
carotid artery
A carotid artery is one of the two arteries in the neck that supply the head with blood. one of the two arteries in your neck that supply blood to your head (carotide, from karotides , from karoun )
carotid artery
a blood vessel that begins at the aorta and runs straight up through the neck
carotid artery
Large artery on both sides of the neck which supply most of the blood supply to the brain
carotid artery
the pair of main arteries that supply blood to the brain via the neck
carotid artery
The arteries on each side of the neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain
carotid artery
Two major arteries in the neck that supply the brain and head with blood and oxygen
carotid body
a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration
carotid body
A chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries that monitors changes in the oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiratory activity
carotid plexus
a plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery
carotid sinus
A dilated area located at the bifurcations of the carotid arteries and containing numerous baroreceptors that function in the control of blood pressure by mediating changes in the heart rate
common carotid artery
runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries
external carotid artery
the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head
internal carotid artery
the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head
carotid

    Hyphenation

    ca·rot·id

    Turkish pronunciation

    kırätîd

    Pronunciation

    /kərˈätəd/ /kɜrˈɑːtɪd/

    Etymology

    () From Latin caros or Ancient Greek κάρος (kaors, “sleep, stupor”). From the fact that the carotid artery supplies blood to the brain, and interruption of this flow causes loss of consciousness.
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