What is the meaning of external carotid?

noun

  • The branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head.
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APAWordNet. (2010). external carotid. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/external_carotid/definitions/1274220
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