Medical Definition of Carotid bruit
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A systolic murmur heard at the root of the neck (over a carotid artery) that is produced by turbulence from a blockage of blood flow in the vessel, can indicate carotid artery occlusive disease.
See: stroke.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid Bruit
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