Carotid /(?)/

Ca·rot·id

Carotid

n.
  1. One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.] (Anat.)

Carotid

a.
  1. Pertaining to, or near, the carotids or one of them; as, the carotid gland. (Anat.)