Anat.
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. Also called carotid gland .
[ 1935-40 ]
Anat.
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. Also called carotid gland .
[ 1935-40 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012