<physiology> A nerve organ or mechanism (ceptor) for the appreciation and transmission of stimuli of a beneficial character. ... Compare: nociceptor. ... Origin: L. Bene, well, + capio, to take ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ben′ē-sep′ter, tōr Definitions: 1. A nerve organ or mechanism (ceptor) for the appreciation and transmission of stimuli of a beneficial character.
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