baroreceptor

bar·o·re·cep·tor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-oh-ri-sep-ter]
- /ˌbær oʊ rɪˈsɛp tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-oh-ri-sep-ter]
- /ˌbær oʊ rɪˈsɛp tər/

Definitions of baroreceptor word

noun baroreceptor a collection of sensory nerve endings, principally in the carotid sinuses and the aortic arch, that monitor blood pressure changes in the body 3
noun baroreceptor a nerve ending sensitive to pressure: in the circulatory system they help regulate the dilation of blood vessels by reacting to blood pressure 3
noun baroreceptor a nerve ending, as one of those located in the blood vessels, that responds to changes in pressure. 1
noun baroreceptor A receptor sensitive to changes in pressure. 1
noun baroreceptor (anatomy) A nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure. 0

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Origin of baroreceptor

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; baro- + receptor

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Parts of speech for Baroreceptor

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baroreceptor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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