carotid body

ca·rot·id bod·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-rot-id bod-ee]
- /kəˈrɒt ɪd ˈbɒd i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-rot-id bod-ee]
- /kəˈrɒt ɪd ˈbɒd i/

Definition of carotid body words

noun carotid body a small mass of cells and nerve endings adjacent to the carotid sinus that, in response to chemical changes in the blood, adjusts the respiratory rate. 1

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Origin of carotid body

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Carotid body

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carotid body popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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