English word mechanosensillum comes from English mechano- (Involving the use of machines or mechanisms.), English sensillum (Any of several sensory organs in some insects.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mechano- | English (eng) | Involving the use of machines or mechanisms. |
| sensillum | English (eng) | Any of several sensory organs in some insects. |
| mechanosensillum | English (eng) | A sense organ that is sensitive to mechanical movement. |