Definition of Carotid artery

1. Noun. Either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta.


Medical Definition of Carotid artery

1. A key artery located in the front of the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain. Cholesterol plaques on the inner wall of the carotid artery can lead to stroke. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid Artery

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
carotid artery (current term)
carotid artery (current term)
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
carotid duplex
carotid endarterectomy

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