Exteroceptor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exteroceptor is a noun meaning (anatomy) A sense organ or nerve receptor that responds to external stimuli.
Meaning
(anatomy) A sense organ or nerve receptor that responds to external stimuli.
Word Forms
- exteroceptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exteroreceptor, interoceptor, enteroreceptor, interoception, exteriority, extern.
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