retrotrapezoid nuclei

A form of retrotrapezoid nucleus — A thin layer of not very densely packed neurons lying between the facial nucleus and the ventral surface of the medulla, which serves as a CO₂ and H⁺ sensor for regulating breathing.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of retrotrapezoid nucleus
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