Preferred Name

Mechanoreceptor

Synonyms
Definitions

A type of somatosensory receptor that detects the mechanical displacement of nerve endings and mediates touch, pressure, vibration, proprioception, and kinesthesia.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C13821

code

C13821

definition

A type of somatosensory receptor that detects the mechanical displacement of nerve endings and mediates touch, pressure, vibration, proprioception, and kinesthesia.

label

Mechanoreceptor

Legacy Concept Name

Mechanoreceptor

Preferred_Name

Mechanoreceptor

prefixIRI

NCIT:C13821

prefLabel

Mechanoreceptor

Semantic_Type

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

UMLS_CUI

C0025032

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C13819

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