kinesthesia

(kin′is t̸hē′z̸hə, -z̸hē ə)

noun

the sensation of position, movement, tension, etc. of parts of the body, perceived through nerve-end organs in muscles, tendons, and joints

Origin: ModL < Gr kinein, to move (see cite) + aisthēsis, perception: for IE base see aesthetic

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noun

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Origin:

Origin: Greek kīnein, to move; see kei-² in Indo-European roots

Origin: + esthesia

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