mechanoreceptor en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin mēchanicusder. Old French mecaniquebor. Middle English mekanyk English mechan(ic) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English mechano- English receptor English mechanoreceptor From mechano- + receptor.
Meanings
- any receptor that provides an organism with information about mechanical changes in its environment, such as movement, tension and pressure
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanoreceptors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
mechanoreceptive · mechanoreceptorial · mechanoreception · mechanoreceptory