proprioceptor

[proh-pree-uh-sep-ter]

noun

Physiology.

1. a receptor located in subcutaneous tissues, as muscles, tendons, and joints, that responds to stimuli produced within the body.

proprioceptor

/ ˌprəʊprɪəˈsɛptə /

noun

1. physiol any receptor (as in the gut, blood vessels, muscles, etc) that supplies information about the state of the body Compare exteroceptor interoceptor

Other Word Forms

• proprioceptive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proprioceptor¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of proprioceptor¹

C20: from proprio-, from Latin proprius one's own + _receptor

Example Sentences

Children with proprioceptor issues might slam a door rather than gently close it.

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The senses most commonly out of sync are the vestibular, proprioceptor and tactile, Riley said.

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The zip line can be used for proprioceptor issues because it builds core strength and for vestibular ones because the child’s feet must leave the ground.

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One strategy that can help students with proprioceptor issues is to incorporate heavy work into their day, such as asking them to pass out books or take something to the office.

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In addition to the familiar five senses, humans also have proprioceptor, vestibular and interoceptor senses, Fetty said.

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