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stretch receptors, n.pl the specialized sensory nerve endings in muscle spindles and tendons that are stimulated by stretching movements. They are active in maintaining dynamic posture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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stress-related condition stressbreaker stressor STRETCH stretch mark stretch pressure stretch receptor stretch receptors stretch reflex stretch release stretcher stretches stretching stretching disease stretching of contractures |
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