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common carotid artery

 

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Noun common carotid artery has 1 sense
  1. common carotid artery, common carotid - runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries
    --1 is a kind of carotid artery, arteria carotis

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Term: Common Carotid Artery

Description:

The common carotid artery is a significant blood vessel located in the neck that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the head and neck region. It is a vital part of the circulatory system and plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow to the brain.

Sample sentences:

1. As part of a routine physical examination, the doctor checked the pulse of the patient's common carotid artery.

2. A blockage in the common carotid artery can lead to serious health complications, including stroke.

3. The surgeon carefully performed a procedure to widen the narrowed common carotid artery using a stent.

4. The common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries.

5. Atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arteries, can affect the common carotid artery.

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