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External Carotid

Description:

The external carotid is one of the major blood vessels in the neck that supplies blood to the face, neck, and scalp.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Anatomy):

In anatomy, the external carotid refers to the large artery that branches off from the common carotid artery and provides blood supply to various structures in the head and neck region.

Sample Sentence:

The surgeon clamped the external carotid during the procedure to minimize bleeding.

2. Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "external carotid" describes anything that is related to or located on the outer side of the carotid artery.

Sample Sentence:

The external carotid artery appeared enlarged in the medical imaging.

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