kinesthesia

kinesthesia Definition

kin·esthe·sia (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

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

kinesthesia Related Forms

kin′·esthet′·ic (-t̸het′ik) adjective

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