carotid (k
rot´id),
carotid stenosis
rot´id),n either one of the two main right and left arteries of the neck.
carotid stenosis,
n the narrowing and hardening of the carotid artery.
carotid triangle,
n See triangle, carotid.
carotid stenosis
Cardiovascular disease The partial occlusion of one or both carotid arteries, which is linked to an ↑ risk of strokes & CVAs. See Stroke.
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