Meaning of the word "somatic sensory system" in English

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somatic sensory system

US /soʊˈmætɪk ˈsɛnsəri ˈsɪstəm/
UK /soʊˈmætɪk ˈsɛnsəri ˈsɪstəm/
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Noun

1.

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.

Example:
The somatic sensory system allows us to feel the texture of objects.
Damage to the somatic sensory system can result in a loss of sensation.
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