baroreceptor

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English

Etymology

From baro- +‎ receptor.

Noun

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baroreceptor (plural baroreceptors)

  1. (anatomy) A nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure.
    Synonyms: baroceptor, pressoreceptor

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Etymology

From baro- +‎ receptor.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ba.rɔ.rɛˈt͡sɛp.tɔr/
  • Rhymes: -ɛptɔr
  • Syllabification: ba‧ro‧re‧cep‧tor

Noun

baroreceptor m inan

  1. (anatomy) baroreceptor
    Synonym: presoreceptor

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