Exteroceptor
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noun.
A sense organ, such as the ear, that receives and responds to stimuli originating from outside the body.
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noun.
A
sense organ
or
nerve
receptor
that
responds
to
external
stimuli
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noun.
any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
Etymologically Related
exteroceptive
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
receptor
sense organ
sensory receptor