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carotid

[ kuh-rot-id ]

noun

  1. Also called ca·rot·id ar·ter·y [k, uh, -, rot, -id , ahr, -t, uh, -ree]. either of the two large arteries, one on each side of the head, that carry blood to the head and that divide into an external branch supplying the neck, face, and other external parts, and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts.


adjective

  1. pertaining to a carotid artery.

carotid

/ kəˈrɒtɪd /

noun

  1. either one of the two principal arteries that supply blood to the head and neck
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to either of these arteries
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • caˈrotidal, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ca·rot·id·al adjective
  • in·ter·ca·rot·id adjective
  • post·ca·rot·id adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of carotid1

1660–70; < Greek karōtídes neck arteries, equivalent to karōt ( ikós ) soporific ( kár ( os ) stupor + -ōtikos -otic ) + -ides -id 1; so called by Galen, who found that their compression causes stupor
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Word History and Origins

Origin of carotid1

C17: from French, from Greek karōtides, from karoun to stupefy; so named by Galen, because pressure on them produced unconsciousness
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Example Sentences

Pulse wave velocity was measured by impedance cardiography, while carotid intima-media thickness and carotid artery distensibility were measured by carotid ultrasonography.

The protests over McClain and Floyd also ushered in a wave of state legislation to curb the use of neck holds known as carotid restraints, which cut off circulation, and chokeholds, which cut off breathing.

The tumor had spread through the thyroid gland, onto the carotid artery and into the tracheal rings.

He took Nancy’s hand and helped her onto the exam table, checking for circulatory problems as he felt her lymph nodes and her carotid artery for signs of swelling.

These complications include carotid artery calcification, calcification of the abdominal aorta and peripheral vessels in the lower extremities, and small vessel disease in the feet.

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