proprioceptor

American  

[proh-pree-uh-sep-ter] / ˌproʊ pri əˈsɛp tər /

noun

Physiology.

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

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proprioceptor British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• proprioceptive adjective

Etymology

Origin of proprioceptor

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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2016

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

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2016

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.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2016

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.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2016

Finally, a proprioceptor is a receptor located near a moving part of the body, such as a muscle, that interprets the positions of the tissues as they move.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013