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Carotid [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The carotid arteries, in the body, are two arteries, the right and left, which convey the blood from the aorta to the head and brain. The ancients supposed drowsiness to be seated in these arteries.

Carotid [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Carotidal

Carotid [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

Carotidal [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pertaining to, or near, the carotids or one of them; as, the carotid gland.