English Explanatory Dictionary

Ruffini's corpuscle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The synaptic ending of the sensory nervous system which are encapsulated and respond to stretch and torque. These responses are propagated back to dorsal root ganglia in the form of an action potential.

Word forms

Ruffini's corpuscle Ruffini's corpuscles

Etymology

Named after Angelo Ruffini.

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