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carotid

UK //kəˈrɒtɪd//US //kəˈrɑːtɪd//

词源

源自希腊语 'karōtides'(颈动脉),可能来自 'karoun'(使昏迷),因为压迫这些动脉会导致昏迷。

adjective

❶ 与颈动脉相关的,指颈部两侧主要向头部供血的两条大动脉。

“The doctor checked his carotid pulse to assess blood flow.”

(医生检查了他的颈动脉脉搏以评估血流情况。)

“Carotid artery disease can lead to strokes if untreated.”

(颈动脉疾病若不治疗可能导致中风。)

同义词:arterial, vascular

noun

❶ 颈动脉,特指颈总动脉及其分支,负责向大脑和面部供血。

“The carotids are located on either side of the neck.”

(颈动脉位于颈部的两侧。)

“Damage to the carotids can have serious consequences.”

(颈动脉受损可能造成严重后果。)

同义词:carotid artery, neck artery

常见短语

carotid artery — 指颈部的主要动脉,分为颈内动脉和颈外动脉,负责向头部供血。

“The carotid artery is commonly examined for signs of plaque buildup.”

(通常会检查颈动脉是否有斑块积聚的迹象。)

carotid pulse — 在颈部触摸到的动脉搏动,常用于快速评估循环状态。

“First responders checked for a carotid pulse after the accident.”

(急救人员在事故后检查了颈动脉脉搏。)