proprioceptor en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spelling proprio-ceptor, from proprius + clipped receptor.
Meanings
- A nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor in muscles, tendons, joints and the inner ear; they respond to movement and position
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| proprioceptors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |