carotid artery

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Common carotid artery
In human anatomy, the common carotid artery is an artery that supplies the head and neck with oxygenated blood; it divides in the neck to form the external and internal carotid arteries.
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Carotid artery
Carotid artery n. 1. An artery that originates on the right from the brachiocephalic artery and on the left from the aortic arch, runs upward into [more]Carotid artery - Community and Resources


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carotid artery
Noun
1. either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
(synonym) arteria carotis
(hypernym) artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
(hyponym) common carotid artery, common carotid
(part-holonym) neck, cervix


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carotid artery
[kuh-RAH-tid AR-tuh-ree]
A major artery that carries blood from the heart to the head. There is a carotid artery on each side of the neck, and each one splits into two branches. The interior branch carries blood to the brain and eyes, and the exterior branch carries blood to the face, tongue, and outside parts of the head. 

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carotid artery
B: (Biologi) pembuluh nadi leher; arteri karotid
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