arteria carótida externa

Definitions of arteria carótida externa
  1. noun
    the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head
    synonyms: carótida externa
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    type of:
    arteria carótida, carótida
    either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
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