carotid

ca·rot·id  (k-rtd)

n.

Either of the two major arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood to the head.

adj.

Of or relating to either of these arteries.

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[French carotide, from Greek kartides, carotid arteries, from karoun, to stupefy (because compression of these arteries causes loss of consciousness); see ker-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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carotid [kəˈrɒtɪd]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) either one of the two principal arteries that supply blood to the head and neck

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to either of these arteries

[from French, from Greek karōtides, from karoun to stupefy; so named by Galen, because pressure on them produced unconsciousness]

carotidal  adj

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

carotid - of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck

Translations

carotid [kəˈrɒtɪd] N (also carotid artery) → carótida f

carotid (artery)

n → Halsschlagader f, → Karotide f (spec)