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Pacinian Corpuscle.
Pacinian Corpuscle - as a noun
A specialized bulblike nerve ending located in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin; occurs abundantly in the skin of palms and soles and joints and genitals
Example Sentences
"The pacinian corpuscle is a type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin of mammals."
"The pacinian corpuscles are responsible for detecting vibrations and pressure."
"The pacinian corpuscle is named after the Italian anatomist Filippo Pacini."
"The pacinian corpuscle consists of an axon surrounded by onion-like layers of connective tissue."
"Damage to pacinian corpuscles can result in reduced sensitivity to tactile stimuli."
