carotid in Spanish
carotid in Spanish is carotídeo, carótida — carotid means either of the two main arteries in the neck that carry blood up to the head and brain.
carotid in Spanish
carotídeo
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the carotid artery.
carótida
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the carotid artery.
carótida
(anatomy) Either of the two main arteries that supply blood to the head of which the left in humans arises from the arch of the aorta and the right by bifurcation of the brachiocephalic artery with each passing up the side of the neck and dividing opposite the upper border of the thyroid cartilage into an external branch supplying the face, tongue, and external parts of the head and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts of the head.
What does "carotid" mean?
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noun Either of the two main arteries in the neck that carry blood up to the head and brain.
"The paramedic checked her pulse at the carotid."
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adjective Relating to the carotid artery.
"A carotid ultrasound can detect narrowing of the artery walls."
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carotid in a sentence
- The paramedic checked her pulse at the carotid.
- A carotid ultrasound can detect narrowing of the artery walls.
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What is "carotid" in Spanish?
"carotid" in Spanish is carotídeo, carótida. carotid means: Either of the two main arteries in the neck that carry blood up to the head and brain.
How do you use "carotid" in a sentence?
Example: "The paramedic checked her pulse at the carotid." In Spanish, "carotid" is carotídeo, carótida.
Are there other ways to say "carotid" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "carotid": carotídeo, carótida.
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