Interoception

/ˌɪn.tɚ.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The sense of the internal state of the body, including hunger, thirst, heartbeat, breathing, and emotional feelings arising from bodily signals.

Etymology

From Latin 'interior' (inner) + 'receptio' (a receiving). Sensing the body's internal condition.

Kelly Says

Interoception is sensing what's happening INSIDE your body — your growling stomach, pounding heart, and queasy gut are all interoceptive signals.

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