Term Name:	mechanoreceptor cell
Synonyms:	mechanoreceptor
Definition:	A cell specialized to transduce mechanical stimuli and relay that information centrally in the nervous system.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000199]

Relationships

is a type of:	neuron sensory neuron
has subtype:	cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor cell gravity sensitive cell sensory hair cell slowly adapting mechanoreceptor cell touch receptor cell
capable_of:	detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception