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proprioceptor

 

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Noun proprioceptor has 1 sense
  1. proprioceptor - special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
    --1 is a kind of
    nerve ending, nerve end

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Proprioceptor

Noun:

A proprioceptor is a sensory receptor that receives stimuli from within the organism, providing information about body position, movement, and muscular tension.

Example sentence: The proprioceptors in our muscles allow us to have a sense of where our limbs are even when our eyes are closed.

Adjective:

Proprioceptive refers to the sense of the relative position of body parts and the strength of effort utilized in movement.

Example sentence: Dancers rely on their highly developed proprioceptive abilities to maintain balance and control in complex movements.

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