Sensillum Definition

sĕn-sĭləm
sensilla
noun
A simple sense organ of an arthropod or other invertebrate that consists of one cell or a few cells and may take the form of a hair or bristle.
American Heritage Medicine

Any of several sensory organs in some insects.

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Other Word Forms of Sensillum

Noun

Singular:
sensillum
Plural:
sensilla

Origin of Sensillum

  • New Latin sēnsillum diminutive of Latin sēnsus sense sense

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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