kinesthesia

uncountable

A noun referring to the perception of body position, movement, and muscular tensions, as well as the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее восприятие положения тела, движения и мышечного напряжения, а также способность ощущать движения конечностей и тела.

1. Perception of body movement C1 formal medical

   The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

   • Kinesthesia allows you to touch your nose with your eyes closed.
   • Dancers rely heavily on kinesthesia to perfect their movements.
   • Injuries can impair kinesthesia, affecting balance and coordination.

   🇷🇺Восприятие движения тела

   Synonyms: kinaesthesiakinaesthesiskinesthesismuscle senseproprioception

2. Awareness of limb position C1 formal medical

   The ability to sense the position and movement of your limbs and body parts without looking.

   • Kinesthesia helps you walk without constantly watching your feet.
   • Athletes train to improve their kinesthesia for better performance.
   • The doctor tested her kinesthesia by asking her to touch her finger to her nose.

   🇷🇺Ощущение положения конечностей

   Synonyms: kinesthesismuscle senseproprioception

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