| carotenoid |
a plant "accessory" pigment that captures sunlight for photosynthesis
Ãâó: coexploration.org/bbsr/classroombats/html/body_glo...
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| carotid |
Arteries on both sides of the throat, supplying blood to the brain and other parts of the head.
Ãâó: www.amershamhealth.com/public/glossary/c.shtml
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| carotid endarterectomy |
Removal of plaques of intima from the carotid arteries.
Ãâó: www.emermed.uc.edu/stroketeam/glossarybody.html
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| carotene |
An orange-yellow pigment usually found in vegetables. A precursor of vitamin A.
Ãâó: www.diet-and-health.net/glossary.html
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| carotid endarterectomy |
surgical removal of plaques (blockages) that occur in the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain. If blood pools in these arteries, it may form clots which could them lead to a stroke (blockage of blood flow in the brain).
Ãâó: www.shands.org/jobs/nursing/75/glossary2.htm
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