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carotid body

 

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Noun carotid body has 1 sense
  1. carotid body - a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration
    --1 is a kind of
    chemoreceptor

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Term: Carotid Body

Noun: The carotid body is a small cluster of chemoreceptors located in the carotid artery.

Sample Sentence: The carotid body helps regulate the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Adjective: The carotid body responses are crucial for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.

Sample Sentence: The carotid body reflexes play a significant role in the body's response to low oxygen levels.

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