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what is the definition of carotid?
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- greydoc6Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The word "carotid" is derived from the Greek word, karos, meaning deep sleep. I presume this is because if someone - a martial arts specialist, for example - puts pressure on the carotid artery, it causes fainting due to deprivation of blood and oxygen to the brain.
The carotid arteries, of course, are the two major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the head.
Source(s): Dorland's Medical Dictionary - Anonymous1 decade ago
Carotid: relating to or denoting the two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck.
Source(s): Medical records tech. - 1 decade ago
Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck.
Basically it's relating to the two major arteries giving blood to your head and neck.
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Source(s): Myself.
