mechanoreceptor

[US]/ˌmɛkəˈnəʊrɪˌsɛptə/
[UK]/ˌmɛkəˈnoʊrɪˌsɛptər/

Translation

n.(animal) mechanosensitive receptor

Phrases & Collocations

mechanoreceptor activation

mechanoreceptor response

mechanoreceptor pathway

mechanoreceptor function

mechanoreceptor signaling

mechanoreceptor sensitivity

mechanoreceptor types

mechanoreceptor cells

mechanoreceptor stimulation

Example Sentences

the mechanoreceptor detects pressure changes in the skin.

mechanoreceptors play a crucial role in our sense of touch.

scientists study mechanoreceptors to understand sensory processing.

different types of mechanoreceptors respond to various stimuli.

mechanoreceptors are essential for balance and coordination.

damage to mechanoreceptors can lead to sensory deficits.

researchers are exploring how mechanoreceptors influence pain perception.

mechanoreceptors are found in various tissues throughout the body.

understanding mechanoreceptors can improve prosthetic design.

mechanoreceptors help us respond quickly to environmental changes.

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