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barognosis

American  
[bar-og-noh-sis, bar-uhg-] / ˌbær ɒgˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌbær əg- /

noun

  1. the ability to estimate or perceive differences in the weight of an object.

barognosis British  
/ ˌbærəɡˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. physiol the ability to judge weight

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Etymology

Origin of barognosis

baro- + -gnosis

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