"exteroceptor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exteroceptors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} exteroceptor (plural exteroceptors)
  1. (anatomy) A sense organ or nerve receptor that responds to external stimuli Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: exteroceptive
    Sense id: en-exteroceptor-en-noun-zSlKnbms Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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