Definition

Relating to the sensations and stimuli that come from inside the body, especially from internal organs like the stomach.

Example

The interoceptive signals from her stomach indicated that she was hungry.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our bodies have interoceptive signals?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how we can sense things like hunger or thirst without even thinking about it.

Exactly! I think understanding those interoceptive cues can really help with mindfulness.

For sure, it’s all about tuning into what our bodies are telling us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interoceptive → It is formed from "intero-" (from Latin "interus", meaning internal) and "ceptive" (from Latin "capere", meaning to seize or take). The word "interoceptive" refers to the perception of sensations from within the body, thus relating to internal sensations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'internal' ('intero-') sensations that are 'taken in' ('ceptive') by the body — that's what interoceptive means.

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