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free nerve end·ing

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  1. free nerve endingnoun

    microscopic sensory nerve endings in the skin that are not connected to any specific sensory receptor

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  1. free nerve ending

    A free nerve ending is a type of nerve ending found in skin and mucous membranes that does not have any specialized structure at its terminal point. It is a sensory receptor responsible for sensing changes in the external environment, including temperature, pressure, and pain stimuli.

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  1. Free nerve ending

    A free nerve ending is an unspecialized, afferent nerve ending, meaning it brings information from the body's periphery toward the brain. They function as cutaneous receptors and are essentially used by vertebrates to detect pain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of free nerve ending in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of free nerve ending in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  • मुक्त तंत्रिका अंतHindi
  • ಉಚಿತ ನರ ಅಂತ್ಯKannada

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