Meaning & Definition of Carotid in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Pertaining to the major arteries located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain.

  Example Sentence: The carotid pulse can be felt on either side of the neck.

• Definition: Referring to conditions or diseases that affect these important blood vessels.

  Example Sentence: The doctor was concerned about carotid artery disease.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'carotis', from Greek 'karōtēs', meaning 'sleep, stupor', as cadavers were said to lose consciousness when carotid arteries were compressed.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• carotid artery: The artery that carries blood to the head and neck.
• carotid pulse: The pulse felt in the carotid artery in the neck.

Translations

• Spanish: carotídeo

• French: carotide

• German: Karotis

• Russian: сонная артерия

Related Words

• artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

• vein: A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.