Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does chemoreceptor trigger zone mean?
An area of the medulla oblongata, located in the area postrema, that receives inputs from blood-borne drugs or hormones, and communicates with other structures in the vomiting center to initiate vomiting.

How to pronounce chemoreceptor trigger zone

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chemoreceptor trigger zone”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “chemoreceptor trigger zone”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “chemoreceptor trigger zone” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.