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exteroceptive

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ex·ter·o·cep·tor  (kst-r-sptr)
n.
A sense organ, such as the ear, that receives and responds to stimuli originating from outside the body.

[Latin exter, outside; see exterior + (re)ceptor.]

exter·o·ceptive adj.
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Adj.1.exteroceptive - of or relating to exteroception


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The vestibular system was described as interoceptive when it is both interoceptive and exteroceptive (see p 93).
[1983] included exteroceptive sensations (itching, tingling, etc.
Avoidance conditioning in the absence of relevant proprioceptive and exteroceptive feedback, J Comp Physiol Psychol.
 
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