sensorium
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noun \sen-ˈsȯr-ē-əm\ plural sen·so·ri·ums or -ria \-ē-ə\
Definition of SENSORIUM
: the parts of the brain or the mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli; broadly : the entire sensory apparatus
Origin of SENSORIUM
Late Latin, sense organ, from Latin sentire
First Known Use: 1647
Rhymes with SENSORIUM
sen·so·ri·um
noun \sen-ˈsōr-ē-əm, -ˈsȯr-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; sen·so·ri·umsor ; -ria \-ē-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of SENSORIUM
1
: the parts of the brain or the mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli; broadly : the entire sensory apparatus
2
a : ability of the brain to receive and interpret sensory stimuli <decreasing sensorium> b : the state of consciousness judged in terms of this ability <a clouded sensorium> <the sensorium remained clear>
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