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Pacinian corpuscle

Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪnɪən/

Definition of Pacinian corpuscle

noun

Anatomy
  • an encapsulated ending of a sensory nerve that acts as a receptor for pressure and vibration.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Filippo Pacini (1812–83), Italian anatomist

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