carotid adjective & noun. [kǝ'rɒtɪd] E17.
[French carotide or mod. Latin carotides from Greek karōtides pl. of karōtis drowsiness from karoun stupefy: so named because compression of the arteries was thought to cause stupor.]
Anatomy.
A. adjective.
1. carotid artery, either of the two main arteries (or their major branches) which supply blood to the head and neck. E17.

2. Of, pertaining to, or adjoining a carotid artery. M19.
carotid body a small mass of receptors in the carotid artery sensitive to chemical change in the blood.
b. noun. A carotid artery. E18.

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