mechanosensory

adjective

mech·​a·​no·​sen·​so·​ry -ˈsen(t)-sə-rē How to pronounce mechanosensory (audio)
: of, relating to, or functioning in the sensing of mechanical stimuli (as pressure or vibration)
mechanosensory cells
mechanosensory neurons

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“Mechanosensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mechanosensory. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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