What does proprioceptor mean?
Definitions for proprioceptor
ˌproʊ pri əˈsɛp tərpro·pri·o·cep·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
proprioceptornoun
special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
Wiktionary
proprioceptornoun
A nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor in muscles, tendons, joints and the inner ear; they respond to movement and position
ChatGPT
proprioceptor
A proprioceptor is a type of sensory receptor found in muscles, tendons, and other areas of the body, that detects the position and movements of the body parts, contributing to the sense of proprioception - the perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of proprioceptor in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of proprioceptor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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