The meaning of Carotids and additional information.

Carotid(a.) Alt. of Carotidal

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

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