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noun
PhysiologyA sensory receptor that responds to changes in pressure within a hollow organ; especially one that responds to changes in blood pressure. Compare "baroreceptor", "mechanoreceptor".
Origin
1930s. From press- + -o- + receptor. Compare earlier tangoreceptor, mechanoreceptor, mechanico-receptor.
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