What is another word for somaesthesia?
Pronunciation: [sˌɒma͡ɪsθˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Somaesthesia is the medical term used to define the perception of sensations coming from the skin, muscles, and joints. There are several synonyms for somaesthesia that can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the discussion. These include the words tactile sensation, kinesthesia, haptic sensation, and somatosensory perception. Each of these words describes the experience of feeling physical sensations in different ways. Tactile sensation refers to the ability to detect touch, while kinesthesia refers to the awareness of body position and movement. Haptic sensation is all about the sense of touch and the perception of forces. On the other hand, somatosensory perception encompasses all the senses related to touch and body awareness.
