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  1. 1. 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.] Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Alt. of Carotidal Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck Source: wordnet
  4. 4. One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. Note: [See Illust. of Aorta.] Pertaining to, or near, the carotids or one of them; as, the carotid gland. Source: webster
  5. 5. One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood isconveyed from the aorta to the head. Source: adambom
  6. 6. j:90/n:10 a. of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck Source: ecdict

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