exteroceptive

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛkstərə(ʊ)ˈsɛptɪv/

adjective

Physiology
  • relating to stimuli that are external to an organism. Compare with interoceptive.

Derivatives

exteroception

noun

exteroceptivity

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: probably a blend of exterior or external and receptive