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me·cha·no·sen·so·ry (mek″ə-no-senґsə-re) pertaining to sensory activation in response to mechanical pressures or distortions; cf. mechanoreceptor.Medical dictionary. 2011.
mechanosensory — adjective Of or pertaining to the sensing of mechanical stimuli … Wiktionary
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Nociceptor — A nociceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain. This process, called nociception, usually causes the perception of pain. Contents 1 History 2 Location 3… … Wikipedia
Osteocyte — Transverse Section Of Bone Latin osteocytus Code TH … Wikipedia
