Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Sensory Receptor.
Sensory Receptor - as a noun
An organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receptorsense organHypernyms (Closely Related)
organHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The sensory receptor in your eye detects light and sends signals to your brain."
"A sensory receptor on your skin allows you to feel textures and temperatures."
"Damage to sensory receptors in the ear can result in hearing loss."
"Certain animals have sensory receptors that can detect electrical fields."
"The sensory receptors in your muscles provide feedback to your brain about body position."