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How to Pronounce Pacinian?

Correct pronunciation for the word "Pacinian" is [pasˈɪni͡ən], [pasˈɪni‍ən], [p_a_s_ˈɪ_n_iə_n].

What are the misspellings for Pacinian?

  • 0acinian,
  • pzcinian,
  • pwcinian,
  • pqcinian,
  • paxinian,
  • pavinian,
  • pafinian,
  • padinian,
  • pacunian,
  • pacjnian,
  • packnian,
  • pac9nian,
  • pac8nian,
  • pacibian,
  • pascinian,
  • packinian,
  • pacinan,
  • pacinin,
  • Pasinian,
  • Pakinian

"Pacinian" in context

The Pacinian corpuscle is a specialized nerve ending found in the deep layers of skin, which is important for the sense of touch. It is named after the Italian anatomist and physiologist Filippo Pacini. It is a type of mechanoreceptor, which is reactive to pressure, vibration, and acceleration. It is a largely spherical structure, consisting of an axon covered by several layers of connective tissue. A thin capsule of collagen fibers surrounds the axon, and several lamellae of connective tissue further isolate the nerve from the external environment.

Usage over time for Pacinian:

This graph shows how "Pacinian" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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