word
Carotid
Kur-AH-tihd
/kɜːrˈɑːtɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
carotid
Dictionary meaning
Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck.
Examples
- This medicine should dilate your carotid arteries and get rid of that nasty headache.
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