interoceptor

[ in-tuh-roh-sep-ter ]

nounPhysiology.
  1. a receptor, especially of the viscera, responding to stimuli originating from within the body.

Origin of interoceptor

1

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British Dictionary definitions for interoceptor

interoceptor

/ (ˌɪntərəʊˈsɛptə) /


noun
  1. physiol a sensory receptor of an internal organ (excluding the muscles): Compare exteroceptor, proprioceptor

Origin of interoceptor

1
C20: from inter (ior) + (re) ceptor

Derived forms of interoceptor

  • interoceptive, adjective

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