somatosense
/ˌsoʊməˈtoʊˌsɛns/
noun
- The physical sensation of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, or body position, coming from the skin, muscles, and joints.
- The robot was designed with artificial somatosense to detect when it touches an object.
- After the accident, he lost somatosense in his left arm and couldn't feel hot or cold.
- Yoga helps improve your somatosense, making you more aware of how your body is positioned.
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