NEUROTENDINOUS SPINDLE
\njuːɹˈə͡ʊtəndˌɪnəs spˈɪndə͡l], \njuːɹˈəʊtəndˌɪnəs spˈɪndəl], \n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_ə_n_d_ˌɪ_n_ə_s s_p_ˈɪ_n_d_əl]\
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Cells specialized to transduce mechanical stimuli and relay that information centrally in the nervous system. Mechanoreceptors include HAIR CELLS, which mediate hearing and balance, and the various somatosensory receptors, often with non-neural accessory structures.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.