Medical Definition of Carotid sinus
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A slight dilation in the carotid artery at its bifurcation into the external and internal carotid arteries, it contains baroreceptors (pressure sensors) that when stimulated, will cause a reflex slowing of the heart, vasodilation and a fall in blood pressure.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carotid Sinus
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