Pressoreceptors

**Definition:** Receptors in the vascular system, particularly the aorta and carotid sinus, which are sensitive to stretch of the vessel walls.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.915.750.750 - A08.800.050.800.900.700 - A08.800.950.750.750 - A11.671.650.915.750.750

**Synonyms:** - Baroreceptors - Receptors, Stretch, Arterial - Stretch Receptors, Arterial - Receptors, Stretch, Vascular - Stretch Receptors, Vascular