barognosis

[ bar-og-noh-sis, bar-uhg- ]

noun

1. the ability to estimate or perceive differences in the weight of an object.

barognosis

/ ˌbærəɡˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

1. physiol the ability to judge weight

Word History and Origins

Origin of barognosis¹

baro- + -gnosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of barognosis¹

C20: from Greek baros weight + gnosis knowledge