sensory cell

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sensory cell [′sen·sə·rē ‚sel]

(neuroscience)

A neuron having its terminal processes connected with sensory nerve endings.

(physiology)

A modified epithelial or connective tissue cell adapted for the reception and transmission of sensations.

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