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proprioceptive

Definition of proprioceptive

adjective

Physiology
  • relating to stimuli that are produced and perceived within an organism, especially those connected with the position and movement of the body. Compare with exteroceptive and interoceptive.

Derivatives

proprioception

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin proprius 'own' + receptive

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Definition of proprioceptive in the US English dictionary
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