carotid artery

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