Exteroreceptor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exteroreceptor is a noun meaning (physiology) A receptor that responds to stimuli from outside the body.
Meaning
(physiology) A receptor that responds to stimuli from outside the body.
Word Forms
- exteroreceptors
Antonyms for exteroreceptor
Common opposites include enteroreceptor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exteroceptor, interoceptor, exteriority, extern, enteroreceptor, outside.
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