Definition of mechanoreceptor in English:

mechanoreceptor

noun ˌmɛk(ə)nəʊrɪˈsɛptəˌmekənōrəˈseptər

Zoology

A sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound.
〔动〕机械性刺激感受器
Example sentencesExamples
- Pacinian corpuscles, or pressure receptors, are the largest peripheral mechanoreceptors in mammals.
- The filling of the stomach also activates the reflex, presumably through the action of gastric mechanoreceptors.
- The threshold loading test stimulates mechanoreceptors in respiratory muscles.
- Prey appear to be detected primarily by mechanoreceptors.
- This excites neurosensory mechanoreceptors in the wall of the esophagus.

Derivatives

mechanoreceptive

adjective

Zoology

The lateral line system of fishes and many amphibians comprises lines of mechanoreceptive neuromasts distributed over the head and trunk.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each sphere is connected by nerves to a highly-sensitive mechanoreceptive sensory cell.
- This suggests that the responsible nerve endings are mechanoreceptive.

Definition of mechanoreceptor in US English:

mechanoreceptor

nounˌmekənōrəˈseptər

Zoology

A sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound.
〔动〕机械性刺激感受器
Example sentencesExamples
- Pacinian corpuscles, or pressure receptors, are the largest peripheral mechanoreceptors in mammals.
- The filling of the stomach also activates the reflex, presumably through the action of gastric mechanoreceptors.
- This excites neurosensory mechanoreceptors in the wall of the esophagus.
- The threshold loading test stimulates mechanoreceptors in respiratory muscles.
- Prey appear to be detected primarily by mechanoreceptors.

词汇	mechanoreceptor
释义	Definition of mechanoreceptor in English: mechanoreceptor noun ˌmɛk(ə)nəʊrɪˈsɛptəˌmekənōrəˈseptər Zoology A sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound. 〔动〕机械性刺激感受器 Example sentencesExamples Pacinian corpuscles, or pressure receptors, are the largest peripheral mechanoreceptors in mammals. The filling of the stomach also activates the reflex, presumably through the action of gastric mechanoreceptors. The threshold loading test stimulates mechanoreceptors in respiratory muscles. Prey appear to be detected primarily by mechanoreceptors. This excites neurosensory mechanoreceptors in the wall of the esophagus. Derivatives mechanoreceptive adjective Zoology The lateral line system of fishes and many amphibians comprises lines of mechanoreceptive neuromasts distributed over the head and trunk. Example sentencesExamples Each sphere is connected by nerves to a highly-sensitive mechanoreceptive sensory cell. This suggests that the responsible nerve endings are mechanoreceptive. Definition of mechanoreceptor in US English: mechanoreceptor nounˌmekənōrəˈseptər Zoology A sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound. 〔动〕机械性刺激感受器 Example sentencesExamples Pacinian corpuscles, or pressure receptors, are the largest peripheral mechanoreceptors in mammals. The filling of the stomach also activates the reflex, presumably through the action of gastric mechanoreceptors. This excites neurosensory mechanoreceptors in the wall of the esophagus. The threshold loading test stimulates mechanoreceptors in respiratory muscles. Prey appear to be detected primarily by mechanoreceptors.
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