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mechanoreceptor
(mech¦ano|recep¦tor)
Pronunciation:
/ˌmɛk(ə)nəʊrɪˈsɛptə/
noun
Zoology
a sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound.
Derivatives
mechanoreceptive
adjective
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