aesthesia
|aes-the-sia|
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/iːsˈθiːʒə/
sensory perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aisthēsis,' where 'aisthē-' meant 'perception' or 'sensation.'
Historical Evolution
'aisthēsis' transformed into the Latin word 'aesthesia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aesthesia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'perception or sensation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to perceive sensations; sensory perception.
The aesthesia of the skin allows us to feel temperature changes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 06:08