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carotid

/kəˈrɑːtɪd/ American
  • adj. 颈动脉的
  • n. 颈动脉
Definition
  • adj. relating to these arteries
  • n. either of the two main arteries carrying blood to the head
Example
The doctor checked his pulse by feeling the carotid artery in his neck.
医生通过触摸他颈部的颈动脉来检查脉搏。