carotid body


nounAnatomy.
  1. 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.

Origin of carotid body

1
First recorded in 1935–40
  • Also called carotid gland .

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Scientific definitions for carotid body

carotid body

  1. A mass of tissue near the carotid sinus that contains chemical receptors sensitive to oxygen and pH levels in the blood and that is involved in the regulation of respiratory activity.

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