mechanosensitive en · ADJ
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 sensitive English mechanosensitive From mechano- + sensitive.
Meanings
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Sensitive to mechanical stimuli such as pressure.
a mechanosensitive ion channel
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more mechanosensitive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most mechanosensitive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |