proprioception
noun
pro·pri·o·cep·tion
ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-shən 
: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism
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Unlike many humanoids that depend mainly on vision systems, Atlas uses proprioception, or internal body awareness, to monitor balance, resistance, grip pressure, and body motion in real time.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Performing squats on a BOSU ball or foam pad can challenge balance and proprioception.
—Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
With age also come changes in vision, neuromuscular response and proprioception, or spatial awareness of the body, all of which impact balance.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Also key is proprioception, which is a person’s sense of movement, largely perceived through receptors in the joints and muscles.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Performing squats on a BOSU ball or foam pad can challenge balance and proprioception.
—Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
With age also come changes in vision, neuromuscular response and proprioception, or spatial awareness of the body, all of which impact balance.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Also key is proprioception, which is a person’s sense of movement, largely perceived through receptors in the joints and muscles.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proprioception
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“Proprioception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proprioception. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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proprioception
noun
pro·prio·cep·tion
ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-shən
: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism
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