Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esthesia
Noun
/ɛsˈθiːʒə/
Definition
The ability to perceive sensations.
Examples
- After the surgery, the patient reported a loss of esthesia in their lower extremities.
- Esthesia plays a critical role in how we interact with our environment.
- In physical therapy, patients are often tested for proper esthesia to ensure their recovery.
Meaning
Esthesia refers to the capacity to receive and interpret sensory stimuli, which can include touch, taste, sound, vision, and smell.
Synonyms
- sensation
- feeling
- perception
