What is another word for somatosensory?
Pronunciation: [sˈɒmɐtˌə͡ʊsənsəɹˌi] (IPA) 
The term "somatosensory" is used to describe the system responsible for processing sensory information from the body. Synonyms for somatosensory include tactile, haptic, and kinesthetic. Tactile refers to the sense of touch, while haptic implies a sense of touch that involves movement, such as the sensation of gripping or holding an object. Kinesthetic refers to the sense of movement and position of the body in space, including movement and position of the limbs. Other synonyms related to somatosensory include proprioceptive, thermoreceptive, and nociceptive, which refer to senses that are responsible for detecting body position, temperature, and pain, respectively. The study of the somatosensory system is an essential part of modern neurobiology and neuroscience.
