nerve end

/nərv ɛnd/

Other forms: nerve ends

Definitions of nerve end

1. noun

   the terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse
   synonyms: nerve ending

   types:

   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

   proprioceptor

   special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body

   type of:

   end, terminal

   either extremity of something that has length