carotid plexus [Gk, karos + L, pleated] , any one of three nerve plexuses associated with the carotid arteries. Compare common carotid plexus, external carotid plexus, internal carotid plexus.
carotid plexus
carotid plexus [Gk, karos + L, pleated] , any one of three nerve plexuses associated with the carotid arteries. Compare common carotid plexus, external carotid plexus, internal carotid plexus.