juxtacapillary receptors

A form of juxtacapillary receptor — A sensory nerve ending located within the alveolar wall near the pulmonary capillaries, innervated by fibers of the vagus nerve.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of juxtacapillary receptor
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