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nerve ending

/ˈnɜːv ˌendɪŋ/

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/ˈnɜːv ˌendɪŋ/C1formalmedical
  • ruКонечная часть нервной клетки, расположенная на конце аксона, которая принимает или передает сигналы другим клеткам, мышцам или железам.

The terminal part of a nerve cell, located at the end of an axon, that receives or transmits signals to or from other cells, muscles, or glands.

  1. Sensory receptorB2formal

    The terminal part of a nerve fiber that receives stimuli from the environment or body and transmits signals to the brain.

    ruНервное окончание

    • The nerve endings in your fingertips are extremely sensitive to touch.
    • Pain is detected by specialized nerve endings in the skin.
    • Damage to nerve endings can cause numbness or tingling.