sensory
sensory (sen-ser-i) adj. relating to the input division of the nervous system, which carries information from receptors throughout the body towards the brain and spinal cord. s. cortex the region of the cerebral cortex responsible for receiving incoming information relayed by sensory nerve pathways from all parts of the body. s. deprivation a condition resulting from partial or complete absence of sensory stimuli, leading to confusion and disorientation. s. nerve see nerve.
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