Meaning of carotid body in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    carotid body

    Definitions

    1. a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries

    Examples

    • « monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration »

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