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nerve ending

 

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Noun nerve ending has 1 sense
  1. nerve ending, nerve end - the terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse
    --1 is a kind of end
    --1 is a part of axon, axone
    --1 has particulars: free nerve ending; Pacinian corpuscle; proprioceptor

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Nerve Ending

Description:

A nerve ending refers to the terminal part of a nerve fiber that is responsible for transmitting signals to and from the central nervous system. These specialized structures detect and respond to various stimuli, allowing us to experience sensations such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun - General:

The nerve endings in our fingertips allow us to feel the texture of different objects.

2. Noun - Medical:

Damage to the nerve endings in the leg resulted in numbness and loss of sensation.

3. Noun - Anatomy:

The skin is rich in nerve endings, making it highly sensitive to external stimuli.

4. Adjective - Sensory:

Her nerve endings tingled with excitement as she stood on the edge of the thrilling roller coaster.

5. Adjective - Overstimulated:

The loud music and bright lights at the concert left her nerve endings frazzled by the end of the night.

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