mechanoreceptor

mechanoreceptor /mech·a·no·re·cep·tor/ (mek″ah-no-re-sep´ter) a receptor that is excited by mechanical pressures or distortions, as those responding to touch and muscular contractions.

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mech·a·no·re·cep·tor (mk-n-r-sptr)

n.

A specialized sensory end organ that responds to mechanical stimuli such as tension or pressure.

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mechanoreceptor

[mek′ənō′risep′tər]

Etymology: Gk, mechane, machine; L, recipere, to receive

any sensory nerve ending that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as touch, pressure, sound, and muscular contractions. See also proprioceptor.

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mechanoreceptor (mi·kanˈ·ō·ri·sepˑ·tr),

n a sense receptor activated by mechanical pressure (e.g., touch, massage) or distortion (e.g., muscle tension).

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mechanoreceptor,

n a sensory nerve ending that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as touch, pressure, sound, and muscular contraction.

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mechanoreceptor

a nerve-ending sensitive to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as those responding to touch and muscle contractions.

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cutaneous mechanoreceptor

touch, pain, temperature, pressure receptors are defined in human skin; also some touch sensors which are stimulated only by firm pressure over a long period.