proprioceptor

noun

special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body

Roots

propriusproprio- · Latin · one's own caperecept- · Latin · to take, receive or-or · Latin · agent, receptor

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