No. 7,717 in German
halsschlagader
Carotid artery.
In a sentence
Die Halsschlagader transportiert sauerstoffreiches Blut zum Gehirn.
The carotid artery transports oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
Here, 'Halsschlagader' is used as a technical term in a medical or biological context to describe the artery.
Beim Arztbesuch wurde meine Halsschlagader untersucht, um sicherzustellen, dass sie gesund ist.
During the doctor's visit, my carotid artery was examined to ensure it is healthy.
The word 'Halsschlagader' here is used in a situation of personal health examination, indicating its importance for individual health assessment.
Ein Schlag auf die Halsschlagader kann gefährlich sein.
A blow to the carotid artery can be dangerous.
In this case, 'Halsschlagader' is used to denote a vulnerable anatomical location where injury might have serious consequences.
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