Definition of proprioception
: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism
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Typical interventions for people with vestibular and proprioception problems include occupational therapy and learned coping mechanisms.
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Origin and Etymology of proprioception
proprioceptive + -ion
First Known Use: 1906
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playMedical Definition of proprioception
: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism
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