exteroceptor

exteroceptor definition - medical

ex·ter·o·cep·tor (ĕkˌstə-rō-sĕpˈtər)

noun
One of the peripheral end organs of the afferent nerves in the skin or mucous membranes that respond to stimuli from outside the body.

Related Forms:

  • exˌter·o·cepˈtive adjective

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