barostat

barostat
A pressure-regulating device or structure, such as the baroreceptors of the carotid sinus and aortic arch, when connected to effectors providing negative feedback. [G., baros, weight, pressure, + statos, made to stand]

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  • Barostat — A barostat is a device used to maintain constant pressure in a closed chamber. Their main principle is providing constant pressures in a balloon by means of a pneumatic pump. Barostats are frequently used in Neurogastroenterology research, where… …   Wikipedia

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  • barostat — A fuel relief valve whose operation is controlled by the air intake air pressure. It was used in early fuel systems and has been replaced by barometric pressure control …   Aviation dictionary

  • barostat — bar·o·stat …   English syllables

  • barostat — /ˈbærəstæt/ (say baruhstat) noun a device for maintaining a constant pressure, especially in aircraft, to compensate for variation of atmospheric pressure with altitude. {baro + stat} …  

  • barostat — ˈbarəˌstat noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary bar + stat : a usually automatic device for maintaining a constant pressure (as in an airplane cabin or in a pressure cooker) …   Useful english dictionary

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