Carotid Definition
kə-rŏtĭd
carotids
noun
A carotid artery.
Webster's New World
Either of the two major arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood to the head.
American Heritage Medicine
adjective
Designating, of, or near either of the two principal arteries, one on each side of the neck, which convey the blood from the aorta to the head.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Carotid
Noun
Singular:
carotid
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carotidsOrigin of Carotid
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French carotide from Greek karōtides carotid arteries from karoun to stupefy (because compression of these arteries causes loss of consciousness) ker-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin caros or Ancient Greek κάρος (karos, “sleep, stupor”). From the fact that the carotid artery supplies blood to the brain, and interruption of this flow causes loss of consciousness.
From Wiktionary
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