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carotid either one of the two principal arteries that supply blood to the head and neck How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two thumbs pressed into his neck on either side of the windpipe directly on the carotid arteries, shutting off the blood to his brain and giving him most exquisite agony, at the same time rendering him unconscious far more swiftly than the swiftest anaesthetic. He knew enough anatomy to make pretty certain of getting the carotid artery. It was pierced by a very small but very deep wound, which had divided the carotid artery. |
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