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Meanings
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internal carotid artery
Anatomical term for the major artery supplying blood to the brain, face, and neck. Often contrasted with 外頸動脈 (external carotid artery).
See also: 外頸動脈
There is one internal carotid artery on each side of the neck.
Stenosis of the internal carotid artery increases the risk of cerebral infarction.