exteroceptor
(ex-ter-o-cep-tor)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a sensory receptor that responds to external stimuli.
Example Sentence
The ear is an exteroceptor that provides hearing.
More Example Sentences
An exteroceptor helps us feel touch and temperature.
Synonyms
external receptor; sensory receptor
Antonyms
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