Definitions:

1. A type of nerve ending located in the skin and various internal organs of the human body. NOUN
   • Pacinian corpuscles are located deep within the dermis and are found in abundance in the fingertips and palms.
2. Is a type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and other tissues that is responsible for detecting pressure and vibrations. NOUN
   • Panician corpuscles help us detect vibrations, such as when holding a vibrating phone, as well as sudden changes in pressure.
3. One of the body's sensory receptors that allows us to perceive physical sensations from the external environment. NOUN
   • When the skin is pressed or vibrated, the layers of the Pacinian corpuscle deform, triggering a response in the nerve fiber at its center.

Synonyms:

• lamellar corpuscle
• vater-pacini corpuscle