Term Name: sensory neuron
Synonyms:
Definition: Any neuron having a sensory function; an afferent neuron conveying sensory impulses.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000101]

Relationships
is a type of: afferent neuron neuron
has subtype: chemoreceptor cell extramedullary cell mechanoreceptor cell neuronal receptor cell olfactory bulb interneuron primary sensory neuron sensory neuron of dorsal root ganglion sensory neuron of spinal nerve vomeronasal sensory neuron
capable_of: detection of stimulus involved in sensory perception