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interoceptive

Syllabification: (in·ter·o·cep·tive)
Pronunciation: /ˌintərōˈseptiv/
Definition of interoceptive

adjective

Physiology
  • relating to stimuli produced within an organism, especially in the gut and other internal organs. Compare with exteroceptive.

Origin:

early 20th century: from interior + receptive

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