Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stereognosis

Noun

/ˌstɛr.i.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

Definition

The ability to perceive and recognize the form of an object by touch, without visual or auditory cues.

Examples

After losing sight in one eye, she relied on her stereognosis to identify objects in her surroundings.
The therapist conducted tests to evaluate the patient’s stereognosis as part of the rehabilitation process.
Children develop stereognosis by playing with various textured toys, helping them learn about different shapes and surfaces.

Meaning

Stereognosis allows individuals to identify objects through tactile sensation alone, utilizing the receptors in the skin and joints to gather information about shape, texture, and size.