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Definition of: carotid
(kə·rot′id) adjective Anat.
Of, pertaining to, or near one of the two major arteries on each side of the neck. Also ca·rot′i·dal. [<Gk. karōtides, plural <karoein stupefy; so called from the belief that pressure on them would cause unconsciousness]
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