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(anatomy) Any of the three arteries supplying the temporal region and adjacent parts of the head.

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temporal artery

Source Word

temporal artery

(anatomy) Any of the three arteries supplying the temporal region and adjacent parts of the head.

Japanese Meaning

側頭動脈：側頭部およびその周辺の頭部に血液を供給する三本の動脈のうちのいずれか。

The surgeon palpated the temporal artery to check the pulse before proceeding with the operation.

外科医は手術を進める前に拍動を確認するために側頭動脈を触診した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) Any of the three arteries supplying the temporal region and adjacent parts of the head.

Meronyms: deep temporal artery, middle temporal artery, superficial temporal artery

Sense（2）

(anatomy) Any of the three branches of the artery supplying the lateral surfaces of the cerebral cortex.

temporal arteries

（ plural ）