Swahili
halkumu
hahl-KOO-moo
How to say it
Swahilihalkumuhahl-KOO-moosoon
Englishcarotid arterysoon
Frenchartère carotidesoon
Meaning
the carotid artery or jugular vein, in the neck.
Good to know
Anatomical term.
Examples
- Daktari alichunguza halkumu ya mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's jugular vein.
- Pigo lilimgusa karibu na halkumu.The blow struck near his carotid artery.
- Mwuguzi alishika mapigo ya moyo kwenye halkumu.The nurse checked the pulse at the carotid artery.
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