Definition

Relating to the ability to feel sensations from the skin and internal organs, such as touch, pain, and temperature.

Example

The somatosensory system helps us understand what we are feeling on our skin.

Conversation

Have you heard about the somatosensory system and how it works?

Yeah, it's fascinating how our body perceives touch and pain.

Exactly! I read that it helps us understand our environment better.

That's true; it's amazing how our brains process all that information.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Somatosensory → It is formed from "somato-" (from Greek "soma", meaning body) and "sensory" (from Latin "sensorius", meaning of sensation). The word "somatosensory" refers to the sensory systems that provide information about the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soma' meaning body, and 'sensory' relating to sensation — together they help you remember that somatosensory refers to sensations from the body.

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