Sensorium
Sensorium
Sensorium (/sɛnˈsɔːriəm/; from Latin sensōrium) is a term that refers to the sum of an organism's perception, the "seat of sensation" where it experiences and interprets the environments within which it lives.
Etymology
The term "sensorium" comes from the Latin sensōrium, meaning "perceive" or "sense". It is derived from sentire, the Latin verb for "to feel".
Definition
The sensorium is the part of the brain or the mind that is responsible for processing sensory input from the environment. This includes information from the five traditional senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, as well as from other senses such as balance, temperature, and pain.
Related Terms
- Sensation: The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.
- Perception: The process of recognizing and interpreting sensory stimuli.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive; having knowledge of something.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sensorium
- Wikipedia's article - Sensorium
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