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sensorial

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sen⋅so⋅ry

  [sen-suh-ree]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the senses or sensation.
2. Physiology. noting a structure for conveying an impulse that results or tends to result in sensation, as a nerve.
Also, sen⋅so⋅ri⋅al  [sen-sawr-ee-uhl, -sohr-] .

Origin:
1620–30; sense + -ory 1
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sen·so·ri·al   (sěn-sôr'ē-əl, -sōr'-)   
adj.  Of or relating to sensations or sensory impressions.
sen·so'ri·al·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

sensory  (adj.)
1749, from L. sensorium, from sensus, pp. of sentire "to perceive, feel" (see sense).
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sen·so·ri·al
Pronunciation: sen-'sOr-E-&l, -'sor-
Function: adjective
: SENSORY

Main Entry: sen·so·ry
Pronunciation: 'sen(t)s-(&-)rE
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to sensation or the senses<sensory stimulation> <sensory data>
2 : conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers : AFFERENT <sensory nerve fibers>
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Medical Dictionary

sensorial sen·so·ri·al (sěn-sôr'ē-əl)
adj.
Of or relating to sensations or sensory impressions.

sensory sen·so·ry (sěn'sə-rē)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the senses or sensation.

  2. Transmitting impulses from sense organs to nerve centers; afferent.

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Science Dictionary
sensory   (sěn'sə-rē)  Pronunciation Key 
Involving the sense organs or the nerves that relay messages from them. Compare motor.
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