Touch Sensation (Noun)
Meaning
The sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin; "she likes the touch of silk on her skin"; "the surface had a greasy feeling".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the numbness in her fingers was due to a lack of touch sensation in the nerves.
- He savored the gentle touch sensation of his partner's fingers on his skin.
- Research has shown that the brain processes touch sensation in a complex and highly organized manner.
- The soft petal of the flower provided a soothing touch sensation on her cheek.
- The rough texture of the tree bark created an unpleasant touch sensation on his palm.