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1. (n.) carotid
Also called carotid artery. either of two large arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the aorta to the head.
2. (adj.) carotid
pertaining to a carotid artery.
Etymology: (1660–70; < Gk karōtídes neck arteries)
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1. (adj) carotid
of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
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1. (adj) carotid
alt. of Carotidal
2. (noun) carotid
one of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.]
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