| proprioceptive | <physiology> Capable of receiving stimuli originating in muscles, tendons, and other internal tissues. Origin: L. Proprius, one's own, + capio, to take (05 Mar 2000) |
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| proprioceptive mechanism | <physiology> The mechanism of sense of position and movement, by which muscular movements can be adjusted to a great degree of accuracy and equilibrium maintained. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proprioceptive reflexes | <physiology> Any reflex brought about by stimulation of proprioceptors. See: proprioceptor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proprioceptive sensibility | <physiology> Capable of receiving stimuli originating in muscles, tendons, and other internal tissues. Origin: L. Proprius, one's own, + capio, to take (05 Mar 2000) |
| proprioceptive-oculocephalic reflex | doll's eye sign |