Definition of Barostat

1. a pressure-regulating device [n -S]

Medical Definition of Barostat

1. A pressure-regulating device or structure, such as the baroreceptors of the carotid sinus and aortic arch, when connected to effectors providing negative feedback. Origin: G., baros, weight, pressure, + statos, made to stand (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barostat

baroquey
baroreceptor
baroreceptor nerve
baroreceptors
baroreflex
baroreflexes
barosaur
barosaurs
barosaurus
baroscope
baroscopes
baroscopic
baroscopical
barosinusitis
barosphere
barostat (current term)
barostats
baroswitch
baroswitches
barotaxis
barotitis
barotitis externa
barotitis media
barotolerant
barotrauma
barotraumas
barotraumatic
barotrope
barotropes
barotrophy

Literary usage of Barostat

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Plant World by Plant World Association, Wild Flower Preservation Society (U.S.) (1918)
"mercury column used as a barostat. If a sufficiently large number of cups are used, to give the requisite rate of water movement, the apparatus functions ..."

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