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A member asked:

Please help! what is the carotid artery, femoral artery, edema, and post-traumatic auto-anesthesia?

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Definitions: The carotid artery: main artery(s) one on each side of the neck supplying the brain. Femoral artery: one in each side of the groin , main supply to each leg. Edema means tissue swelling. Post traumatic auto-anesthesia: a pain free state as a result of trauma (usually massive).

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Answered 9/28/2016

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