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proprioceptor

[ proh-pree-uh-sep-ter ]

noun

, Physiology.
  1. a receptor located in subcutaneous tissues, as muscles, tendons, and joints, that responds to stimuli produced within the body.


proprioceptor

/ ˌprəʊprɪəˈsɛptə /

noun

  1. physiol any receptor (as in the gut, blood vessels, muscles, etc) that supplies information about the state of the body Compare exteroceptor interoceptor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌproprioˈceptive, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proprioceptor1

First recorded in 1905–10; proprio- + (re)ceptor
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proprioceptor1

C20: from proprio-, from Latin proprius one's own + receptor
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Example Sentences

Children with proprioceptor issues might slam a door rather than gently close it.

The senses most commonly out of sync are the vestibular, proprioceptor and tactile, Riley said.

The zip line can be used for proprioceptor issues because it builds core strength and for vestibular ones because the child’s feet must leave the ground.

One strategy that can help students with proprioceptor issues is to incorporate heavy work into their day, such as asking them to pass out books or take something to the office.

In addition to the familiar five senses, humans also have proprioceptor, vestibular and interoceptor senses, Fetty said.

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