baroreceptor

English

Etymology

baro- + receptor

Noun

baroreceptor (plural baroreceptors)

  1. (anatomy) A nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure

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Polish

Etymology

From baro- + receptor.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ba.rɔ.rɛˈt͡sɛp.tɔr/
  • Rhymes: -ɛptɔr
  • Syllabification: ba‧ro‧re‧cep‧tor

Noun

baroreceptor m inan

  1. (anatomy) baroreceptor
    Synonym: presoreceptor

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