somesthesis
5 synonyms for somesthesis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — All of the various sensory systems in the skin and other bodily tissues responsible for the senses of touch-pressure, warmth and coldness, pain, itch together with positioning and movement
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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somataesthesis
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Etymology
A blend of somatic and esthesis.
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