English Explanatory Dictionary

thermoception

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sense of heat and cold: the ability of humans, and many other organisms, to perceive temperature.

Pronunciation

/ˌθɜː(ɹ)məʊˈsɛpʃən/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)məˈsɛpʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-thermoception.wav

Word forms

thermoception

Synonyms

thermoreception

Related words

thermoceptive thermoceptor thermoreceptor
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