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PRESSORECEPTORS

\pɹˈɛsɔːsˌɛptəz], \pɹˈɛsɔːsˌɛptəz], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɔː_s_ˌɛ_p_t_ə_z]\

Definitions of PRESSORECEPTORS

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Receptors in the vascular system, particularly the aorta and carotid sinus, which are sensitive to stretch of the vessel walls.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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