Definition of Carotid

1. Adjective. Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck.

Partainyms: Carotid Artery

Definition of Carotid

1. n. One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.]

2. a. Pertaining to, or near, the carotids or one of them; as, the carotid gland.

Definition of Carotid

1. Noun. (anatomy) A number of major arteries in the head and neck. ¹

2. Adjective. Relating to these arteries ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Carotid

1. an artery in the neck [n -S]

Medical Definition of Carotid

1. Pertaining to the carotid artery. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid

carotenes
carotenoderma
carotenogenesis
carotenogenic
carotenoic acid
carotenoid
carotenoids
carotenoprotein
carotenosis cutis
carotic
caroticoclinoid ligament
caroticotympanic
caroticotympanic arteries
caroticotympanic canaliculi
caroticotympanic nerve
carotid (current term)
carotid-cavernous fistula
carotid-cavernous sinus fistula
carotid-vertebral artery anastomoses
carotid arteries
carotid artery
carotid artery thrombosis
carotid body
carotid body cell
carotid body tumour
carotid bruit
carotid bulb
carotid canal

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