the conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy by sensory cells such as auditory and vestibular hair cells.
mech·a·no·e·lec·tric trans·duc·tion
(mek'ă-nō-ĕ-lek'trik trans-dŭk'shŭn) The conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy by sensory cells such as auditory and vestibular hair cells.