Preprioception
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preprioception is a noun meaning (rare) Alternative form of proprioception.
Meaning
(rare) Alternative form of proprioception.
Example Sentences
“Marking time” or walking in place with active hip flexion stimulates circulation and helps restore preprioception to the extremity.
He totally ignores preprioception or kinesthetic awareness as a sensation that helps children develop some of the factors he is measuring, namely manual dexterity and body control.
A neurological examination at 1 year showed the patient to have a good recovery (GOS of 5). Although preprioception deficits and poor sensory integration persisted (i.e., he was unable to maintain balance when his vision was occluded), he was able to return to work.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kinaesthesis, exteroreception, pseudosynaesthesia, paranaesthesia, coenesthesia, selfconsciousness.
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