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internal carotid artery

 

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Noun internal carotid artery has 1 sense
  1. internal carotid artery - the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head
    --1 is a kind of
    carotid artery, arteria carotis

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Internal Carotid Artery

Definition: The internal carotid artery is a major blood vessel located in the neck that supplies blood to the brain, eyes, forehead, and parts of the scalp and face.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun, Anatomical Term

Definition: One of the two main branches of the common carotid artery, supplying blood to the brain.

Example Sentence: The internal carotid artery plays a crucial role in delivering oxygenated blood to the brain.

Related Products: Anatomy of the Internal Carotid Artery Book

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun, Medical Term

Definition: A potential source of stroke or transient ischemic attack when it becomes narrowed or blocked.

Example Sentence: The doctor suspects a blockage in the internal carotid artery as the cause of the patient's recurrent strokes.

Related Products: Medical Conditions of the Internal Carotid Artery

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun, Surgical Term

Definition: A site for potential surgical interventions, such as carotid endarterectomy or stenting, to remove plaque or widen the artery.

Example Sentence: The surgeon successfully performed a carotid endarterectomy to remove the blockage in the patient's internal carotid artery.

Related Products: Guide to Carotid Artery Surgery

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