carotids
/kəˈrɑtɪdz/
noun
- The two main arteries in the neck that carry blood to the head and brain.
- The doctor checked the patient's carotids to ensure blood flow to the brain was normal.
- Blockages in the carotids can increase the risk of a stroke.
- During the anatomy lesson, we learned how the carotids supply oxygen-rich blood to the face and head.