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1. baroreceptor
noun. a sensory receptor that responds to pressure.
Synonyms
Etymology
- baro- (English)
- βάρος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- receptor (English)
Sentences with baroreceptor
1. Noun, singular or mass
The baroreceptor reflex is one of the most important fast acting homeostatic mechanisms involved in regulating blood pressure.