Esthesises

/ɛsˈθɛsɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of esthesis; multiple instances or types of sensation and sensory perception.

Etymology

From Greek 'aisthesis' + English plural '-es'. The plural maintains classical Greek morphology while being used in English scientific literature.

Kelly Says

While 'sensation' works fine in everyday speech, scientists prefer the more precise term esthesises when discussing multiple distinct sensory experiences being studied together!

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