Nerve Ending (Noun)
Meaning
The terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The nerve ending was damaged during the accident causing partial loss of sensation in his arm.
- Nerve endings in fingertips are responsible for the sensation of touch and pressure.
- Scientists have identified several different types of nerve endings in the skin.
- The nerve endings in our tongue help us to distinguish between different tastes.
- When a nerve ending loses its function, it can lead to numbness and muscle weakness in the affected area.