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pneumotaxic /pneu·mo·tax·ic/ (-tak´sik) regulating the respiratory rate.

pneumotaxic [noo″mo-tak´sik]

regulating the respiratory rate.

pneumotaxic

regulating the respiratory rate.

pneumotaxic center

one of the four respiratory centers; located in the upper, rostral part of the pons; rhythmically inhibits inspiration.

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