Phrase Hound found 33 phrases and 40 compound words that contain sensory. The most common are listed below. Open sensory in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 33
- sensory overloadReceipt of too much information or stimulation at once, leading to an inability to process it.
- autonomous sensory meridian responseA frisson characterized by a tingling sensation on the skin that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine.
- sensory memoryThe brief storage of information (in memory) brought in through the senses; typically only lasts up to a few seconds.
- extra-sensoryAlternative form of extrasensory: Of or relating to extrasensory perception.
- sensory gardenA garden designed to incorporate scent, sound, etc. so as to be accessible and enjoyable for visitors who may have sensory impairments.
- sensory neuronsplural of sensory neuron: A neuron that transmits nerve impulses from a sense organ towards the central nervous system.
- sensory playAny playful activity designed to stimulate the player's five main senses, usually involving specific toys that emit bright light, play sounds, have strong tastes and smells, a distinct texture, or all of the above.
- sensory receptorA sensory nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism.
- sensory receptorsplural of sensory receptor: A sensory nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism.
- sensory rootA nerve root containing only sensory fibers.
- sensory rootsplural of sensory root: A nerve root containing only sensory fibers.
- somatic sensory cortexThe region of the cerebral cortex that receives somatic signals from the thalamus.
- sensory deprivationA situation in which stimulation of human senses, particularly sight and sound, is at a minimum, often to ease a patient's relaxation, such as in a quiet room.
- sensory neuronA neuron that transmits nerve impulses from a sense organ towards the central nervous system.
- sensory processing sensitivitya temperamental or personality trait involving an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli
- sensory gatingThe process by which the brain adjusts its response to stimuli.
- extra-sensory perceptionAlternative form of extrasensory perception: The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.
- sensory binA tub or other wide container filled with items appropriate for children's recreational activities.
- sensory gardensplural of sensory garden: A garden designed to incorporate scent, sound, etc. so as to be accessible and enjoyable for visitors who may have sensory impairments.
- sensory recallThe brief, involuntary retention of sensory information immediately after a stimulus has been perceived.
- sensory recallsplural of sensory recall: The brief, involuntary retention of sensory information immediately after a stimulus has been perceived.
- sensory depsensory deprivation
- Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathyA disorder affecting the sensory cutaneous nerves of the limbs, characterised by sudden severe pain on moving a limb that stretches a particular nerve.
- sensory detoxA deliberate period of restricting exposure to environmental stimuli, such as screens, loud noises, and bright lights.
- sensory hypersensitivityEmotional hypersensitivity caused by the stress when coping with external sensorial stimuli.
Compound words 40
- sensorimotorOf or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity
- sensorialOf or pertaining to sensation or the senses; sensory.
- sensorineuralOf or pertaining to the sensory nerves
- unisensoryOf or relating to a single sense (means of perception).
- polysensoryRelating to multiple senses, or modes of perception.
- bisensoryAffecting or relating to two senses.
- metabosensoryRelating to the detection of changes in metabolism or to the presence of metabolites
- nonsensoryNot sensory.
- orosensoryRelating to oral senses (e.g., taste, oral kinesthetic sense), and especially the innervation that provides for them.
- sensorilyIn a sensory manner.