Carotid

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ADJ

ADJ

carótida

carotid

carotid

of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck

carotid artery

either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta

carotid body

a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration

carotid plexus

a plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery