topognosia
/ˌtɑpəɡˈnoʊʒə/
noun
- The ability to recognize or locate a sensation on the body, such as touch or pain.
- Loss of topognosia can be a symptom of nerve damage or brain injury.
- Good topognosia helps you know exactly which finger you've stubbed without looking.
- The doctor tested the patient's topognosia by asking where she felt the pinprick.