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proprioceptors (prōˈ·prē·ō·sepˑ·terz),

n.pl neuromuscular receptors that register stimuli, such as stretch, tonicity, and movement within muscles.

proprioceptors (prō´preōsep´-turz),

n.pl the sensory nerve receptors situated in the muscles, tendons, and joints that furnish information to the central nervous system concerning the movements and positions of the limbs, trunk, head, and neck, and, more specifically for dentistry, the oral cavity and its associated structures.

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