Stereocilia

Mechanosensing organelles of hair cells which respond to fluid motion or fluid pressure changes. They have various functions in many different animals, but are primarily used in hearing.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.180.800

MeSH Unique ID: D059547

Entry Terms:

• Stereocilium
• Stereovilli
• Stereovillus

Previous Indexing:

• Cell Surface Extensions (1964-2011)

See Also:

• Hair Cells, Auditory
• Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner
• Hair Cells, Vestibular
• Hair Cells, Auditory, Outer
• Hair Cells, Ampulla

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Stereocilia