Pacinian Corpuscle (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The Pacinian corpuscle is a type of mechanoreceptor that is sensitive to pressure and vibration, and is found in the skin of the palms and soles.
- Pacinian corpuscles are rapidly adapting receptors that respond to changes in pressure and vibration, and are thought to play a role in the perception of texture and vibration.
- The Pacinian corpuscle is a specialized nerve ending that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, and is found in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin.
- Damage to the Pacinian corpuscles in the skin of the hands and feet can lead to a loss of sensitivity to pressure and vibration, and can affect a person's ability to grasp and manipulate objects.
- Pacinian corpuscles are also found in the skin of the genitals, where they are thought to play a role in the perception of erotic touch and sensation.