(neuroanatomy) A network of nerves of the sympathetic nervous system surrounding the internal carotid artery.

(anatomy) The inner branch of the carotid artery that supplies the brain, eyes, and other internal structures of the head.

(anatomy) The part of either carotid artery between its point of origin and its division into the internal and external carotid arteries.

(anatomy) The outer branch of the carotid artery that supplies the face, tongue, and external parts of the head.

A syndrome characterized by unilateral tenderness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.

Synonym of carotidal