proprioceptive

English

Etymology

Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spelling proprio-ceptive, from proprius + clipped receptive.

Pronunciation
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  • Rhymes: -ɛptɪv

Adjective

proprioceptive (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to proprioception

Derived terms
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