Adjective: carotid ku'ró-tid
- Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
"The doctor checked the patient's carotid pulse"
- Either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
"The ultrasound technician measured the blood flow through the carotid arteries";
- carotid artery, arteria carotis
Derived forms: carotids
Type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery
Encyclopedia: Carotid