Medical Definition of Carotid-cavernous fistula

1. A fistulous communication, of spontaneous or traumatic origin, between the cavernous sinus and the traversing internal carotid artery; a pulsating unilateral exophthalmos and a detectable cranial bruit are common manifestations. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid-cavernous Fistula

carotenoid
carotenoid
carotenoids
carotenoids
carotenoprotein
carotenosis cutis
Carothers
carotic
caroticoclinoid ligament
caroticotympanic
caroticotympanic arteries
caroticotympanic canaliculi
caroticotympanic nerve
carotid
carotid
carotid-cavernous fistula (current term)
carotid-cavernous sinus fistula
carotid-vertebral artery anastomoses
carotidal
carotids
carotidynia
carotid arteries
carotid artery
carotid artery
carotid artery bruit
carotid artery occlusive syndrome
carotid artery thrombosis
carotid body
carotid body
carotid body cell

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