sensory root
[/ˈsɛnsəri ruːt/]
nounpl: sensory roots
raiz sensorial
1. A nerve root that carries sensory (afferent) information from the body to the central nervous system, particularly referring to the dorsal root of a spinal nerve
The sensory root transmits pain and temperature signals from the skin to the spinal cord.
A raiz sensorial transmite sinais de dor e temperatura da pele para a medula espinhal.
2. In anatomy, the component of a spinal nerve root responsible for transmitting sensory impulses, as opposed to motor impulses
Damage to the sensory root can result in loss of sensation in the affected area.
O dano à raiz sensorial pode resultar em perda de sensação na área afetada.
This is a technical anatomical term primarily used in medical, neuroscience, and healthcare contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is not used in colloquial speech and is specific to professional medical discourse.
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