Meaning of the word "somatic sensory system" in English
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somatic sensory system
US /soʊˈmætɪk ˈsɛnsəri ˈsɪstəm/
UK /səʊˈmætɪk ˈsensəri ˈsɪstəm/
Noun
The part of the sensory system that detects and interprets information from the body's surface and musculoskeletal system, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.
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The somatic sensory system allows us to feel the texture of objects.
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Damage to the somatic sensory system can result in a loss of sensation.
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