Krause's corpuscle

noun

Krau·​se's corpuscle ˈkrau̇-zəz- How to pronounce Krause's corpuscle (audio)
: any of various rounded sensory end organs occurring in mucous membranes (as of the conjunctiva or genitals)

called also corpuscle of Krause

Dictionary Entries Near Krause's corpuscle

Cite this Entry

“Krause's corpuscle.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Krause%27s%20corpuscle. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!