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aortic body

Term ID
UBERON:0034971
Synonyms
  • aortic bodies
  • aortic glands
  • Zuckerkandl's body
Definition
one of several small clusters of chemoreceptors, baroreceptors, and supporting cells located along the aortic arch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_body
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