Medical Definition of Carotid arteries

1. Paired large calibre vessels that pass on either side of the neck supplying oxygenated blood to the brain. Occlusive disease (atherosclerosis) of the vessels can lead to stroke. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid Arteries

Carothers
carotic
caroticoclinoid ligament
caroticotympanic
caroticotympanic arteries
caroticotympanic canaliculi
caroticotympanic nerve
carotid
carotid
carotid-cavernous fistula
carotid-cavernous sinus fistula
carotid-vertebral artery anastomoses
carotidal
carotids
carotidynia
carotid arteries (current term)
carotid artery
carotid artery
carotid artery bruit
carotid artery occlusive syndrome
carotid artery thrombosis
carotid body
carotid body
carotid body cell
carotid body tumour
carotid bruit
carotid bulb
carotid canal
carotid doppler
carotid duct

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