proprioception

[proh-pree-uh-sep-shuhn]

noun

Physiology.

1. perception governed by proprioceptors, as awareness of the position of one's body.

proprioception

1. The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself. In humans, these stimuli are detected by nerves within the body itself, as well as by the semicircular canals of the inner ear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proprioception¹

First recorded in 1905–10; proprio- + (re)ception

Example Sentences

Part of the way we understand ourselves is by recognizing our physical body and how it moves through space in a process called proprioception.

From Salon

"Our goal now is to develop a multimodal system that integrates touch, proprioception, and temperature sensations," says Shokur.

From Science Daily

It can measure pressure changes within these channels to determine where its body parts are in space, similar to human proprioception.

From Scientific American

A nearby sign describes how the mound activates proprioception, a biological “sixth sense” that helps us move our bodies through a space.

From Seattle Times

Another, proprioception, tells you about your arms’ and hands’ positions and movements as you play.

From Scientific American