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baroreceptor Definition

baro·re·cep·tor (bar′ō ri septər)

noun

a nerve ending sensitive to pressure: in the circulatory system they help regulate the dilation of blood vessels by reacting to blood pressure

baroreceptor Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • activity: As baroreceptor activity is reduced under anesthesia a vasopressor may be needed.
  • sensitivity: The physiological response to cardiovascular stressors ( such as hypovolaemia ) may be blunted due to reduced baroreceptor sensitivity and autonomic function.

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