nerve ending

noun

: a structure forming the distal end of a nerve axon see neuron illustration

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The implant sits near the carotid sinus, a section of the carotid artery that contains pressure-sensitive nerve endings. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026 Regarding skin longevity, back in 2008, Clarins was first to tackle one of the longevity biological mechanisms, preserving skin microcirculation and nerve endings. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Except metronomes do not have nerve endings. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 May 2026 It’s made up of fat, blood vessels, and nerve endings. Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nerve ending

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First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nerve ending was in 1868

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“Nerve ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerve%20ending. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

nerve ending

noun
: a structure forming an end of a nerve axon that is distant from the cell body

Medical Definition

nerve ending

noun
: the structure in which the distal end of the axon of a nerve fiber terminates

called also nerve end

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