noun
epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve endings
• Hypernyms: ↑epithelium, ↑epithelial tissue
• Part Holonyms:
↑retina, ↑inner ear, ↑internal ear, ↑labyrinth, ↑nasal cavity, ↑tastebud, ↑taste bud, ↑gustatory organ
Useful english dictionary. 2012.