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)

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