Carotid

[kə'rɒtɪd] or [kə'rɑtɪd]

(adj.) of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck .

Edited by Craig--From WordNet

(n.) One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.]

(a.) Alt. of Carotidal

Inputed by Elliot

adj. relating to the two great arteries of the neck.

Edited by Griffith

Editor: Philip