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Pacinian corpuscle
Pacinian corpuscle A Pacinian corpuscle is a touch receptor in the tissue under the skin, including both hairy and smooth skin.
A Pacinian corpuscle is a touch receptor in the tissue under the skin, including both hairy and smooth skin. It contains a sensory nerve ending wrapped in many layered coverings and responds especially to rapid, high-frequency stimulation such as vibration over a relatively large area.