sensory root

sen·so·ry root

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-suh-ree root, roo t]
- /ˈsɛn sə ri rut, rʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-suh-ree root, roo t]
- /ˈsɛn sə ri rut, rʊt/

Definition of sensory root words

noun sensory root a nerve fiber bundle that emerges from either side of the spinal cord and joins with a complementary bundle to form each spinal nerve in the series of spinal nerves: the root at the rear of the spinal cord (dorsal root or sensory root) conveys sensations to the central nervous system, and the root at the front (ventral root or motor root) conveys impulses to the muscles. 1

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Origin of sensory root

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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sensory root popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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