Meaning Of The Word Mechanoreceptor

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What's The Definition Of Mechanoreceptor?

mechanoreceptor in American English
a type of sensory receptor sensitive to touch, tension, pressure, etc.
noun: any of the sense organs that respond to vibration, stretching, pressure, or other mechanical stimuli

mechanoreceptor in British English
noun: a sensory receptor, as in the skin, that is sensitive to a mechanical stimulus, such as pressure

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