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Somaesthesia (Noun)

The perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; "he relied on somesthesia to warn him of pressure changes".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

A trained dancer is able to move with precision by relying heavily on somaesthesia to sense the position and location of their body parts.
The heightened somaesthesia in her fingertips allowed her to detect the subtle vibrations of the guitar strings.
Somaesthesia plays a significant role in maintaining balance as it helps the body sense the position and orientation of muscles and joints.
The doctor advised the patient to be aware of any unusual somaesthesia in her abdomen, as this could be a symptom of a serious underlying condition.
A skilled archer relies on their somaesthesia to sense the tension in their muscles and the vibration of the bowstring.

The faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The somatic sensations, such as pain and pressure, are transmitted through the somatosensory system, a part of the larger concept of somaesthesia.
The physical therapist used techniques to enhance the patient's somaesthesia, allowing them to better sense the position and movement of their limbs.
Damage to the spinal cord can disrupt somaesthesia, leading to difficulties in perceiving sensations from the body.
Through a combination of meditation and exercise, the athlete sought to heighten her somaesthesia, allowing her to move with greater precision and control.
The elderly woman's somaesthesia had begun to decline, making it more difficult for her to sense changes in her body temperature and position.