perceptive

perceptive definition - medical

per·cep·tive (pər-sĕpˈtĭv)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to perception.
  2. Having the ability to perceive.
  3. Keenly discerning.

Related Forms:

  • perˌcep·tivˈi·ty (pûrˌsĕp-tĭvˈĭ-tē) noun

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