Definition of Interoceptor

1. Noun. Any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body.

Exact synonyms: Enteroceptor
Generic synonyms: Receptor, Sense Organ, Sensory Receptor

Definition of Interoceptor

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Interoceptor

1. One of the various forms of small sensory end organs (receptors) situated within the walls of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts or in other viscera. Origin: inter-+ L. Capio, to take (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interoceptor

internym
internyms
interobserver
interobserver error
interocclusal
interocclusal clearance
interocclusal distance
interocclusal gap
interocclusal record
interocclusal registration
interocclusal rest space
interocean
interoceanic
interoception
interoceptive
interoceptor (current term)
interoceptors
interocular
interofective system
interoffice
interofficed
interoffices
interofficing
interolivary
interop
interoperability
interoperable
interoperably
interoperate
interoperated

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