carotid sinuses

A form of carotid sinus — A small but richly innervated arterial enlargement that is located near the point in the neck where either carotid artery divides to form its main branches and that functions in the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of carotid sinus
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