Carotid
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to either of the two principal arteries running up each side of the neck that supply oxygenated blood to the head and brain.
“The surgeon carefully avoided the carotid artery during the delicate procedure on the patient's neck.”
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ca·rot·id
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Ends in ID, starts CARO, a common medical term with a memorable vowel pattern
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Worth 10 points, D at the end allows hooking with S for CAROTIDS, a strong bingo word
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