A sensory receptor located in the intestines that detects stretch, pressure, or chemical changes and sends signals to the nervous system.
From 'entero-' (intestine) + 'receptor' (something that receives). The term combines anatomical location with the biological concept of sensory reception.
Your intestines are packed with enteroceptors that detect fullness, movement, and pain—signals so subtle you're usually unaware, but after a big meal you suddenly feel them, revealing your gut's hidden sensory world.
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