Golgi tendon organ
noun
: a spindle-shaped sensory end organ within a tendon that provides information about muscle tension
called also neurotendinous spindle
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“Golgi tendon organ.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Golgi%20tendon%20organ. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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