glomus
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A small group of cells that detects changes in blood and helps control blood flow
- noun
- /ˈɡloʊməs/
- Specialized
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glomo
- She underwent a mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty at that time for the removal of a possible glomus tumor.
- glomus tumor
Examples
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Scientists study the glomus cells to understand how they regulate blood flow in the body.
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The doctor explained that the glomus is crucial for detecting changes in blood gases.
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A glomus cluster can be found in various organs, helping to monitor oxygen levels.
Synonyms
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7.2
A small group of cells near the split of the neck artery that senses blood oxygen and helps control breathing
is a general small rounded cluster that can regulate blood flow or detect gases
Surface Forms
Etymology
Glomus comes from the Latin glomus, meaning 'ball' or 'round mass', the same root you see in conglomerate. A glomus is a tiny 'ball' of special cells that helps the body sense and control blood flow and breathing, so the name fits both its shape and job.