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carotid artery

/kəˈrɒtɪd ˈɑːtəri/

Tradução: Cada uma das duas grandes artérias do pescoço que levam sangue à cabeça, ao cérebro e ao rosto.

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/kəˈrɒtɪd ˈɑːtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ptCada uma das duas grandes artérias do pescoço que levam sangue à cabeça, ao cérebro e ao rosto.

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.

    ptartéria carótida

    • 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.