stereognosis

American

[ster-ee-og-noh-sis, steer-] / ˌstɛr i ɒgˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌstɪər- /

noun

the ability to determine the shape and weight of an object by touching or lifting it.

stereognosis British

/ ˌstɛrɪɒɡˈnəʊsɪs, ˌstɪər- /

noun

the perception of depth or three-dimensionality through any of the senses

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

stereognostic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of stereognosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at stereo-, -gnosis

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The mental status exam contains subtests that assess other functions that are primarily localized to the parietal cortex, such as stereognosis and graphesthesia.

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