"Bötzinger complex" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named in 1978 by Professor Jack Feldman of UCLA, after a variety of white wine served at a scientific meeting in Hirschhorn, Germany. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} Bötzinger complex
  1. (anatomy) A group of neurons located in the rostral ventrolateral medulla and ventral respiratory column in mammals. It plays an important role in controlling breathing and responding to hypoxia. Wikipedia link: Bötzinger complex Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: pre-Bötzinger complex
    Sense id: en-Bötzinger_complex-en-noun-oZEb96xA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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