Bathyesthesia

/ˌbæθɪɛsˈθiʒə/ noun

Sensitivity to pressure or perception of deep sensations in body tissues, especially in medical or physiological contexts.

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) + 'aisthesis' (sensation, perception). This medical term was coined in the 19th century to describe proprioceptive sensations.

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