communicating artery
noun
: any of three arteries in the brain that form parts of the circle of Willis:
a
: one connecting the anterior cerebral arteries
called also anterior communicating artery
b
: either of two arteries that occur one on each side of the circle of Willis and connect an internal carotid artery with a posterior cerebral artery
called also posterior communicating artery
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“Communicating artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/communicating%20artery. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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