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NERVE ENDING Noun. 1. nerve ending-the terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse. nerve end. axon, axone-long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron. free nerve ending-microscopic sensory nerve endings in the skin that are not connected to any specific sensory receptor. Pacinian corpuscle-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.
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- Afferent nerve. Definition. noun, plural: afferent nerves. The type of nerve that carries sensory nerve impulses from the periphery towards the central nervous system. Supplement. The peripheral nervous system of vertebrates has two main types of nerves. These are the efferent nerves and the afferent nerves.oun, plural: afferent nerves. The type of nerve that carries sensory nerve impulses from the periphery towards the central nervous system. Supplement. The peripheral nervous system of vertebrates has two main types of nerves.
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Nerve Pain Relief Nerve Pain Relief. Definition: Neuropathic pain, Neuralgia or Neuropathy is pain that is caused by an abnormality or dysfunction of a nerve, a group of nerves, or even the brain and spinal cord which results in unregulated activity of the nervous system and subsequently, pain and disability.
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afferent Noun. 1. sensory nerve-a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system. afferent, afferent nerve. dorsal horn, dorsal root-one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally to the spinal cord and that consists of sensory fibers.. sensory nerve-a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system. afferent, afferent nerve. dorsal horn, dorsal root-one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally to the spinal cord and that consists of sensory fibers.
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sensory nerve produced by sensory organs and transmitted by afferent nerve fibers to the central nervous system. See also sense. sensory nerve. a peripheral nerve that conducts impulses from a sense organ to the spinal cord or brain; called also afferent nerve.See also nerve.ixed nerve (nerve of mixed fibers) a nerve composed of both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers. motor nerve a peripheral efferent nerve that stimulates muscle contraction. myelinated nerve one whose axons are encased in a myelin sheath; called also medullated nerve.
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- : a usually long and single nerve-cell process that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body.— ax·o·nal \ˈak-sən-əl; ak-ˈsaen-, -ˈsän-\ ˈsōn. adjective a usually long and single nerve-cell process that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body.
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Nerve A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of axons (nerve fibers, the long and slender projections of neurons) in the peripheral nervous system. A nerve provides a common pathway for the electrochemical nerve impulses that are transmitted along each of the axons to peripheral organs. Efferent nerves conduct signals from the central nervous system along motor neurons to their target muscles and glands. 2  Mixed nerves contain both afferent and efferent axons, and thus conduct both incoming sensory information and outgoing muscle commands in the same bundle.
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nerve any nerve that transmits impulses from the periphery toward the central nervous system. See also neuron, afferent nerve fibers (below). afferent nerve fibers. nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system carrying information to the brain and spinal cord.Their cell bodies are in ganglia and their telodendria in the central nervous system.epressor nerve. 1. a nerve that lessens the activity of an organ. 2. an afferent nerve whose stimulation causes a fall in blood pressure. efferent nerve any nerve that carries impulses from the central nervous system toward the periphery, such as a motor nerve. See also neuron.
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Nerve A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of axons (nerve fibers, the long and slender projections of neurons) in the peripheral nervous system. A nerve provides a common pathway for the electrochemical nerve impulses that are transmitted along each of the axons to peripheral organs.
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- Define tingling. tingling synonyms, tingling pronunciation, tingling translation, English dictionary definition of tingling. v. tin·gled , tin·gling , tin·gles v. intr. 1. To have the sensation of being tapped or poked lightly with many needles in a certain area of the body, often...
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Top 20 Doctor insights on: Shoulder Nerve Impingement Symptoms Nerve (Definition) 1  The brain and spinal cord communicates with what is occurring in the internal organs and limbs by nerve fibers where are like electrical wires with insulation (myelin) and the copper (axon). Within brain and spinal cord these nerves connect to other nerves via synapses on both axons and dendrites.
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nerve articular nerve any mixed peripheral nerve that supplies a joint and its associated structures. auditory nerve vestibulocochlear nerve; see anatomic Table of Nerves in the Appendices. autonomic nerve any nerve of the autonomic nervous system; called also visceral nerve. cranial n's see cranial nerves. cutaneous nerve any mixed peripheral nerve that supplies a region of the skin.
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Axon terminals noun, singular: axon terminal. Button-like endings of axons through which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells. Supplement. Axon terminals refer to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club-or button-shaped.Axon terminals are that part of a nerve cell that make synaptic connections with another nerve cell or with an effector cell (e.g. muscle cell or gland cell).Axon terminals contain various neurotransmitters and release them at the synapse.oun, singular: axon terminal. Button-like endings of axons through which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells. Supplement. Axon terminals refer to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club-or button-shaped.
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action potential A momentary change in electrical potential on the surface of a cell, especially of a nerve or muscle cell, that occurs when it is stimulated, resulting in the transmission of an electrical impulse.
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nerve a macroscopic cordlike structure of the body, comprising a collection of nerve fibers that convey impulses between a part of the central nervous system and some other body region. See Appendix 2-6 and see color plates. Depending on their function, nerves are known as sensory, motor, or mixed. Sensory nerves, sometimes called afferent nerves, carry information from the outside world, such as sensations of heat, cold, and pain, to the brain and spinal cord.
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nerve nerve. a macroscopic cordlike structure of the body, comprising a collection of nerve fibers that convey impulses between a part of the central nervous system and some other body region. See Appendix 2-6 and see color plates. Depending on their function, nerves are known as sensory, motor, or mixed.ensory nerve a peripheral nerve that conducts impulses from a sense organ to the spinal cord or brain. See also neuron. somatic n's the sensory and motor nerves supplying skeletal muscle and somatic tissues.
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Nerve impulse Nerve impulse. Definition. noun. (1) The movement of action potential along a nerve fiber in response to a stimulus (such as touch, pain, heat or cold). (2) The relaying of a coded signal that travels along a nerve cell membrane to an effector, such as muscle, gland or another nerve cell.
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- Nerve cell. Definition. noun, plural: nerve cells. A neuron; a cell of the nervous system that transmits nerve impulses. Supplement. Nerve cells are cells of the nervous system that transmit nerve impulses coming from sensory cells or from other nerve cells.Also called: 1  neuron.upplement. Nerve cells are cells of the nervous system that transmit nerve impulses coming from sensory cells or from other nerve cells. Also called: 1  neuron.
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How Nerves Work The nervous system has many types of sensory neurons. Nerve endings on one end of each neuron are encased in a special structure to sense a specific stimulus. 1  Chemoreceptors sense chemicals. 2  The olfactory bulb that monitors your sense of smell has chemoreceptors that sense odors (chemicals in the air).
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Axon terminals Button-like endings of axons through which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells Supplement Axon terminals refer to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club- or button-shaped. Axon terminals are that part of a nerve cell that make synaptic connections with another nerve cell or with an effector cell (e.g. muscle cell or gland cell). Axon terminals contain various neurotransmitters and release them at the synapse.
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nerve ending meaning, nerve ending definition | English Cobuild dictionary n-count usu with poss My office is the nerve centre of the operation. nerve ending (nerve endings plural) Your nerve endings are the millions of points on the surface of your body and inside it which send messages to your brain when you feel sensations such as heat, cold, and pain. n-count usu pl.
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Free nerve ending Free nerve endings are unencapsulated and have no complex sensory structures. They are the most common type of nerve ending, and are most frequently found in the skin. They mostly resemble the fine roots of a plant. They penetrate the epidermis and end in the stratum granulosum. FNE infiltrate the middle layers of the epidermis and surround hair follicles.
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What Is Involved in Burning Nerve Endings to Relieve Pain? Quick Answer. The process of burning nerve endings to relieve pain includes numbing the affected area with a local anaesthetic, inserting a hollow introducer needle and passing a heating wire through the needle to position the wire near the nerve endings causing chronic pain, explains Spine-health.
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nerve nerve. Any of the bundles of fibers made up of nerve cells that carry information in the form of electrical impulses throughout the body. Nerves send sensory information to the brain and spinal cord and carry impulses to the muscles, organs, and glands.