English Dictionary

carotid sinus

名詞

(anatomy) 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.

日本語の意味

頸動脈洞: 頸部で頸動脈が分岐する付近に位置する、小さくとも神経支配が豊富な動脈の拡大部で、心拍数および血圧の調整に関与する解剖学的構造

During the physical exam, the physician gently palpated the carotid sinus to assess baroreceptor function.

診察中、医師は圧受容器の機能を評価するために頸動脈洞を優しく触診した。

意味（1）

(anatomy) 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.

carotid sinuses （ plural ）