Meaning Of The Word Baroreceptor

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What's The Definition Of Baroreceptor?

baroreceptor in American English
a nerve ending sensitive to pressure: in the circulatory system they help regulate the dilation of blood vessels by reacting to blood pressure
noun: a nerve ending, as one of those located in the blood vessels, that responds to changes in pressure

baroreceptor in British English
noun: a collection of sensory nerve endings, principally in the carotid sinuses and the aortic arch, that monitor blood pressure changes in the body

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