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(biology) any receptor that provides an organism with information about mechanical changes in its environment, such as movement, tension and pressure.
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Mechanoreceptor means (biology) any receptor that provides an organism with information about mechanical changes in its environment, such as movement, tension and pressure.
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Use mechanoreceptor where its definition matches the intended context.
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