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Definition of Exteroceptor
1. Noun. Any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body.
Definition of Exteroceptor
1. Noun. (anatomy) A sense organ or nerve receptor that responds to external stimuli ¹
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Definition of Exteroceptor
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Medical Definition of Exteroceptor
1. One of the peripheral end organs of the afferent nerves in the skin or mucous membrane, which respond to stimulation by external agents. Origin: L. Exterus, external, + receptor, receiver (05 Mar 2000)
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