aesthophysiology
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/ˌɛsθoʊˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
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/ˌiːsθəʊˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
study of sensory perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesthophysiology' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation' and 'physiologia' meaning 'study of nature'.
Historical Evolution
'Aisthesis' combined with 'physiologia' in Greek, eventually became the modern English word 'aesthophysiology'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of sensation and nature', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the physiological aspects of sensory perception'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the physiological aspects of sensory perception.
Aesthophysiology explores how the brain processes sensory information.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 09:51