mechanoreceptors

[US]/ˌmek.ən.əʊ.rɪˈsep.təz/
[UK]/ˌmek.ə.noʊ.rɪˈsep.tərz/
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Translation

n.plural of mechanoreceptor; sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Example Sentences

mechanoreceptors in the skin detect pressure and vibration.

these specialized cells respond to mechanical stimulation.

mechanoreceptors are located throughout the human body.

they send signals to the brain through nerve fibers.

mechanoreceptors in the fingertips allow for precise touch.

the receptors are sensitive to light touch and deep pressure.

mechanoreceptors play a crucial role in tactile perception.

they transmit information about texture and shape.

different types of mechanoreceptors detect various stimuli.

the activation of mechanoreceptors triggers sensory responses.

mechanoreceptors help us navigate our environment through touch.

research shows that mechanoreceptors decline with age.

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