Physiology. A sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli. Cf. receptor, n. 4.

A sense-organ which receives external stimuli, as those of touch, etc. Cf. interoceptor, n., proprioceptor, n.

Any sensory receptor which receives stimuli arising within the body, or spec. within the viscera.

A sensory receptor that responds to painful or potentially injurious stimuli.

Any structure in a living organism which responds to light; esp. a cell or group of cells capable of converting a visible light stimulus into an…

A sensory receptor which responds to stimuli arising within the body, esp. from muscle or nerve tissue; spec. one located within a muscle, tendon…

Physiology. An organ, cell, or nerve ending that responds to sensory stimuli. Frequently attributive.

Physiology. A sensory receptor that responds to electromagnetic radiation (i.e. to light and temperature). Now rare.

A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure changes resulting from touch or sound.

A structure in a living organism which responds to sound or similar vibrations; an organ of sound perception.

a sensory receptor that responds to the stretching of tissue.

A sensory receptor that responds to changes in pressure within a hollow organ; esp. one that responds to changes in blood pressure. Cf. baroreceptor…

A nerve ending that is sensitive to stimulation by heat and cold.

a sensory receptor that reacts to changes in osmotic concentration in body fluids.

A receptor sensitive to changes in pressure. Also attributive. Cf. baroreceptor, n.

= baroceptor, n.

An organ, cell, receptor, etc., that responds to sensory stimuli or to other changes in the external or internal environment. Frequently with…

Physiology. = chemoreceptor, n.