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carotid artery

/kəˈrɒtɪd ˈɑːtəri/

Traduction: L'une des deux principales artères situées dans le cou qui acheminent le sang vers la tête, le cerveau et le visage.

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/kəˈrɒtɪd ˈɑːtəri/C1formalmedical
  • frL'une des deux principales artères situées dans le cou qui acheminent le sang vers la tête, le cerveau et le visage.

Either of the two major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the head, brain, and face.

  1. Major neck blood vesselC1formal

    Either of the two main arteries that supply blood to the head and neck, located on each side of the neck.

    frartère carotide

    • The surgeon carefully examined the patient's carotid artery for blockages.
    • A blockage in the carotid artery can lead to a stroke.
    • The paramedic checked for a pulse in the carotid artery.