topognosis

/ˌtɑpəɡˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
  1. The ability to recognize or locate a sensation on the body; same as topognosia.
    • The neurologist assessed the patient's topognosis using a light touch on different skin areas.
    • Children develop topognosis as their nervous system matures.
    • Impaired topognosis can make it hard to tell where an insect bite is on your arm.
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