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sensory nerve

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sensory nerve has 1 sense
  1. sensory nerve - a nerve that leads from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
    --1 is a kind of
    nerve, nervus
    --1 has parts: sensory neuron, afferent neuron
    --1 has particulars: lemniscus, fillet

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Sensory Nerve

Definition:

A sensory nerve is a type of nerve that carries sensory information from the periphery of the body to the central nervous system (CNS), allowing us to perceive and interpret various sensations.

Examples:

Example 1 - Noun (Anatomical Sense):

The sensory nerve, located in the skin, is responsible for transmitting information about touch, temperature, pain, and pressure to the brain.

Example 2 - Noun (Medical Sense):

Damaged sensory nerves in the hands can result in numbness or loss of sensation.

Example 3 - Adjective:

The sensory nerve endings in the tongue allow us to taste and savor a wide variety of flavors.

Example 4 - Plural Noun:

Our senses rely on the integration of signals from multiple sensory nerves.

Example 5 - Verb:

The physical therapist used specific exercises to stimulate and regenerate the damaged sensory nerves.

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