word
somatosensory
soh-mat-oh-SEN-suh-ree
ˌsoʊmætoʊˈsɛnsəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
somatosensory
Dictionary meaning
Relating to the perception of sensory stimuli from the skin and body.
History and origin
Greek soma (body) + sensory.
Examples
- The somatosensory cortex processes touch, temperature, and pain signals.
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