Definition of Baroceptor

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Baroceptor

1. A pressure receptor in the wall of the atrium of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that is sensitive to stretching of the wall which occurs with increased pressure. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baroceptor

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barnstars
barnstorm
barnstormed
barnstormer
barnstormers
barnstorming
barnstorms
barny
barnyard
barnyards
baro-
barocco
baroccos
baroceptor (current term)
baroceptors
barochore
barochoric
barochory
barock
barocks
barocline
baroclinic
baroclinicity
baroclinity
barocliny
barognosis
barogram
barograms

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