ep·i·crit·ic ( p  -krt k)adj. Of or relating to sensory nerve fibers that enable the perception of slight differences in the intensity of stimuli, especially touch or temperature. [Greek epikritikos, decisive, from epikrit  s, decider, from epikr nein, to decide : epi-, epi- + krnein, to judge; see krei- in Indo-European roots.] |
epicritic [ˌɛpɪˈkrɪtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (of certain nerve fibres of the skin) serving to perceive and distinguish fine variations of temperature or touch
[from Greek epikritikos decisive, from epikrinein to decide, from epi- + krinein to judge]
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