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somatosensory

/ˌsoʊ.mə.toʊˈsɛn.sər.i/

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adjective

/ˌsoʊ.mə.toʊˈsɛn.sər.i/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к сенсорной системе, которая получает информацию от тела, включая прикосновение, температуру, боль и проприоцепцию.

Relating to the sensory system that receives information from the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

  1. Relating to bodily sensationsC2formalscientific

    Pertaining to the sensory system that processes touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and body position.

    ruОтносящийся к телесным ощущениям

    • The somatosensory cortex processes information from the skin and muscles.
    • Somatosensory receptors detect changes in temperature and pressure.
    • Damage to the somatosensory system can cause numbness or tingling.
Forms
  • more somatosensory comparative form
  • most somatosensory superlative form