end organ

the structure associated with a motor or sensory nerve ending, such as a muscle end plate or a sensory receptor. The latter may be encapsulated end organs, which are enclosed in a membranous sheath and usually located in peripheral tissue, such as the skin. Kinds of encapsulated end organs include Meissner’s corpuscles (sensitive to touch) and Pacinian corpuscles (sensitive to pressure).

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

colitis

n. inflammation of the colon, the main part of the large intestine. Colitis may be caused or aggravated by emotional disturbances, such as depression or anxiety.