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| an innate mechanism of the body that regulates its rhythmic and periodic cycles |
| a group of structurally different organs working together in the performance of a particular function; the digestive apparatus |
proprioception pro·pri·o·cep·tion (prō'prē-ō-sěp'shən)
n.
The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself.
| proprioception (prō'prē-ō-sěp'shən) Pronunciation Key
The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself. In humans, these stimuli are detected by nerves within the body itself, as well as by the semicircular canals of the inner ear. |