mechanoelectric transduction
mechanoelectric transduction
the conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy by sensory cells such as auditory and vestibular hair cells.
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mech·a·no·e·lec·tric trans·duc·tion
(mek'ă-nō-ĕ-lek'trik trans-dŭk'shŭn)The conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy by sensory cells such as auditory and vestibular hair cells.
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