metabosensitive

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English

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Etymology

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From metabo- +‎ sensitive.

Adjective

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metabosensitive (not comparable)

  1. Sensitive to changes in metabolism (or to the presence of metabolites)
    • 2015 October 21, “Long-Term Effects of Botulinum Toxin Complex Type A Injection on Mechano- and Metabo-Sensitive Afferent Fibers Originating from Gastrocnemius Muscle”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Then, muscle properties, metabosensitive afferent fiber responses to potassium chloride (KCl) and lactic acid injections and Electrically-Induced Fatigue (EIF), and mechanosensitive responses to tendon vibrations were measured.