Definition of Sensory neuron

1. Noun. A neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord.

Exact synonyms: Afferent Neuron
Generic synonyms: Nerve Cell, Neuron
Group relationships: Afferent, Afferent Nerve, Sensory Nerve

Medical Definition of Sensory neuron

1. 1. A neuron that receives input from sensory cells. 2. Sensory cells such as cutaneous mechanoreceptors and muscle receptors. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sensory Neuron

sensory ataxia
sensory cell
sensory cortex
sensory crossway
sensory decussation of medulla oblongata
sensory deprivation
sensory epilepsy
sensory epilepsy
sensory faculty
sensory ganglion
sensory hair
sensory image
sensory nerve
sensory nerve
sensory neuron (current term)
sensory neuron (current term)
sensory neuronopathy
sensory nuclei
sensory paralysis
sensory precipitated epilepsy
sensory receptor
sensory receptors
sensory root of ciliary ganglion
sensory root of pterygopalatine ganglion
sensory root of trigeminal nerve
sensory speech centre
sensory system
sensory system agents
sensory thresholds
sensory tract

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