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Definition of Baroreceptor
1. Noun. A sensory receptor that responds to pressure.
Definition of Baroreceptor
1. Noun. (anatomy) A nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure ¹
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Definition of Baroreceptor
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Medical Definition of Baroreceptor
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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