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cutaneous sensation

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Noun1.cutaneous sensation - a sensation localized on the skin
haptic sensation, skin sensation
tactile sensation, tactual sensation, touch sensation, feeling, touch - the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin; "she likes the touch of silk on her skin"; "the surface had a greasy feeling"
tickle - a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
itchiness, itching, itch - an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
topognosia, topognosis - recognition of the location of a stimulus on the skin
urtication - a sensation of having been stung by nettles


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It integrates basic science laboratory findings with clinical evidence suggesting that advanced aging results in a decline in cutaneous sensation and proprioception.
Aging of the somatosensory system: a translational perspective by Harrison, Anne L. / Physical Therapy
More general clinical topics, such as testing cutaneous sensation, muscle fatigue, gait, reaching, and specific developmental disorders (reading and language problems), also are considered.
Quantification of Neurologic Deficit by Moore, Marjorie / Physical Therapy
An air splint was applied to the arm and forearm to be tested to stabilize the upper extremity and neutralize cutaneous sensation of the arm.
Shoulder kinesthesia after anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation by Brunolli, John / Physical Therapy
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