Capable of detecting or responding to chemical stimuli or changes in chemical composition.
From chemo- (chemistry) + sensitive (from Latin sensitivus, 'capable of feeling'). This adjective describes organisms or cells with the ability to sense chemicals.
The carotid body in your neck contains chemosensitive cells that constantly monitor your blood's oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, triggering deeper breathing when you exercise.
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