noun
- Plural of kinaesthesia; the sense of body position, movement, and balance; proprioception.
Usage: Also spelled kinesthesias (U.S. variant); chiefly British spelling is kinaesthesia.; Medical and scientific term.
Examples
- Dancers rely on their kinaesthesias to maintain balance and coordinate complex movements.
- Damage to the nervous system can impair kinaesthesias, making it difficult to walk without looking at your feet.
- Athletes develop heightened kinaesthesias through years of training and practice.
- The physical therapist assessed the patient's kinaesthesias after the injury.
- Yoga and tai chi help improve kinaesthesias and body awareness.