Internal carotid artery

/ɪntˈɜːnəl kəɹˈɒtɪd ˈɑːtəɹi/

/ɪntˈɜːnəl kɚɹˈɑːɾɪd ˈɑːɹɾɚɹi/

[noun]

[NOUN]

a vital blood vessel that delivers oxygenated blood to the brain and is located in the neck

What is "internal carotid artery"?

The internal carotid artery, one of the major blood vessels in the neck, supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain, specifically the anterior and middle regions. It plays a critical role in maintaining brain function and is responsible for supplying nutrients and removing waste products. The internal carotid artery is part of the carotid system, which also includes the external carotid artery.