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Details for sense organ


BTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0000202
BTO:0000202 is linked to 437 enzymes:
Definition
A bodily structure that receives a stimulus (as heat or sound waves) and is affected in such a manner as to initiate a wave of excitation in associated sensory nerve fibers which convey specific impulses to the central nervous system where they are interpreted as corresponding sensations: RECEPTOR
Synonyms
1. Sinnesorgan
References
1. From Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary at www.Merriam-Webster.com: http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=sense+organ
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