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(ca-rot-id) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to the major arteries in the neck.

Example Sentence

There was a problem with his carotid artery.

More Example Sentences

Doctors check the carotid pulse during exams.

Synonyms

arterial; neck; vascular

Antonyms

of the bones

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carotid
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Rhymes

  • clotted
  • dotted
  • jotted
  • knotted
  • plotted
  • potted
  • rotted
  • slotted
  • spotted
  • swatted
  • trotted

  • alloted
  • allotted
  • carotid
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