Definition of Carotid body

1. Noun. A chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration.

Generic synonyms: Chemoreceptor

Medical Definition of Carotid body

1. A small cluster of chemoreceptive and supporting cells located near the bifurcation of the internal carotid artery. The carotid body, which is richly supplied with fenestrated capillaries, senses the pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and plays a crucial role in their homeostatic control. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid Body

carotic
caroticoclinoid ligament
caroticotympanic
caroticotympanic arteries
caroticotympanic canaliculi
caroticotympanic nerve
carotid
carotid-cavernous fistula
carotid-cavernous sinus fistula
carotid-vertebral artery anastomoses
carotid arteries
carotid artery
carotid artery thrombosis
carotid body (current term)
carotid body cell
carotid body tumour
carotid bruit
carotid bulb
carotid canal
carotid doppler
carotid duct
carotid duplex
carotid foramen
carotid ganglion
carotid groove
carotid plexus
carotid pulse

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