carotid

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/kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of a number of major arteries in the head and neck.

adjective

Relating to these arteries.

Related words

Synonyms

carotid artery endarterectomy cavernous internal carotid common carotid cervical artery internal carotid artery external carotid common carotid artery carotidean right common carotid left common carotid arteria carotis external carotid artery carotidal superior thyroid artery occipital artery

Associated

baroreceptor artery intimal jugular petrous bruit petrosal atherosclerotic sternocleidomastoid arteries stenosis

Rhymes

allotted trotted spotted clotted knotted dotted rotted slotted potted blotted

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