Turkish Translation
Baroreseptör
Physiology
Baroreceptor
Specialized stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch that detect blood pressure changes and regulate cardiovascular homeostasis via the baroreflex.
Turkish
Baroreseptör
Pronunciation
ˌbærəˈrɛsɛptər
Usage frequency
7
Relative in-app score
autonomicblood pressurehomeostasisreflex
pressoreceptor
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Meaning and Clinical Context
Specialized stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch that detect blood pressure changes and regulate cardiovascular homeostasis via the baroreflex.
Baroreceptors function as the body's primary short-term blood pressure regulators through negative feedback loops. When arterial pressure drops, decreased baroreceptor firing disinhibits the vasomotor center, increasing sympathetic outflow to raise blood pressure.
Category
Example in Use
English: During acute hemorrhage, baroreceptors in the carotid sinus trigger sympathetic activation to maintain perfusion pressure through vasoconstriction and tachycardia.
Turkish: Akut kanama sırasında, karotid sinüsteki baroreseptörler, vazokonstriksiyon ve taşikardi yoluyla perfüzyon basıncını korumak için sempatik aktivasyonu tetikler.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A patient with orthostatic hypotension demonstrates impaired baroreceptor response during tilt-table testing.
Response Template
Baroreceptor sensitivity testing shows [result], indicating [normal/abnormal] autonomic reflex function.
Mini FAQ
What does Baroreceptor mean in medical English?
Specialized stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch that detect blood pressure changes and regulate cardiovascular homeostasis via the baroreflex.
When is Baroreceptor used in clinical communication?
Baroreceptors function as the body's primary short-term blood pressure regulators through negative feedback loops. When arterial pressure drops, decreased baroreceptor firing disinhibits the vasomotor center, increasing sympathetic outflow to raise blood pressure.
Which glossary category includes Baroreceptor?
Baroreceptor is grouped under Physiology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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