sensory

• Die Sinnesorgane betreffend oder auf Sinneswahrnehmungen beruhend; die Wahrnehmung von Reizen über die Sinne.

Relating to the senses or the physical sensation of the body.

1. Relating to the sensesB2formal

   Involving or derived from the senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell.

   sensorisch

   • The museum offers a sensory experience with sounds and lights.
   • Certain foods provide a rich sensory pleasure.
   • The therapy focuses on sensory stimulation for children.

   Synonymeperceptiveperceptualsensorialsensuous

2. Nerve transmissionC1formalmedical

   Of a nerve fiber or impulse that originates outside the body and travels toward the central nervous system.

   Sensorisch

   • Sensory neurons carry signals from the skin to the brain.
   • The doctor examined the patient's sensory nerve response.
   • Damage to sensory fibers can cause numbness.

   Synonymeafferent

   Antonymeefferentmotor

3. Concerned with sensationB2formal

   Relating to or concerned with the process of sensation.

   sensorisch

   • The sensory system processes information from the environment.
   • Sensory deprivation can affect mental health.
   • The experiment measured sensory thresholds in participants.

   Synonymesensorial

   Antonymeideationalmental