carotid artery

Noun

Each of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck.

ریشه

From the Greek 'karōtides' meaning 'drowsiness', because compression of these arteries was believed to cause unconsciousness, and 'arteria' meaning 'windpipe, artery'.

مثال

• The carotid artery supplies blood to the brain.
• A blockage in the carotid artery can lead to a stroke.
• The doctor performed an ultrasound on the patient's carotid artery.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Carotid artery disease Carotid artery stenosis Carotid artery surgery Carotid artery blockage Carotid artery ultrasound