Protoreceptor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protoreceptor is a noun meaning (biology) A nerve ending or similar group of specialist cells that are sensitive to light.
Meaning
(biology) A nerve ending or similar group of specialist cells that are sensitive to light.
Word Forms
- protoreceptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photoreceptor, thermoreceptor, thermoceptor, proprioreceptor, proprioceptor, electroreceptor.
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