sensory epithelium; neuroepithelium
Technical term in anatomy and histology for the specialized epithelial tissue containing sensory receptor cells, such as in the olfactory or auditory systems.
Olfactory receptor cells are present in the olfactory sensory epithelium.
The sensory epithelium of the inner ear contains hair cells.
Compound of 感覚 (sensory) and 上皮 (epithelium), directly reflecting the anatomical concept.