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sensory neuron Definition

sensory neuron

noun

a type of neuron that carries impulses from a sense organ to the brain or spinal cord

sensory neuron Usage Examples

Preposition: of

ganglion: Activity dependent excitability changes of nociceptors and mechanoreceptors Sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglion are functionally heterogeneous.

Converse of object

  • differentiate: This marker can be used to differentiate sensory neurons from adjacent spinal cord or sympathetic neurons.
  • develop: Fitzgerald, M. and Fulton, B.P. ( 1992 ) The physiological properties of developing sensory neurons.

Adjective modifier

  • larval: Williams, D.W. and Shepherd, D. ( 1999 ) Persistent larval sensory neurons in the abdomen of Drosophila.
  • persistent: Williams, D.W. and Shepherd, D. ( 1999 ) Persistent larval sensory neurons in the abdomen of Drosophila.
  • trigeminal: Pressure to the cement gland excites trigeminal sensory neurons.
  • primary: The results of these studies suggest that a sensitization of primary nociceptive sensory neurons is responsible for this hyperalgesia.