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Somesthesia (Noun)

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 athlete's training relied heavily on her somesthesia to navigate the complex movements required in her sport.
Researchers studying somesthesia have made significant breakthroughs in understanding how the brain interprets sensory information from the body.
After the injury, the patient experienced a temporary disruption in her somesthesia, making it difficult for her to sense the position of her limbs.
The somesthesia of the dancers allowed them to move in perfect synchrony, their bodies responding to the subtlest cues from the music and each other.
Damage to the nervous system can impair somesthesia, leading to difficulties with balance, coordination, and even basic bodily functions.

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.

She was an experienced surfer who relied heavily on somesthesia to anticipate the changes in the ocean's currents and swells.
The physical therapist helped her patient develop greater awareness of somesthesia to improve balance and coordination.
Through extensive training, the musician had honed her somesthesia to subtly adjust the tension in her fingers as she played the violin.
After the accident, he struggled to regain his sense of somesthesia, which made everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs much more challenging.
The athlete credited her success to her exceptional somesthesia, which allowed her to fine-tune her movements and reactions on the field.