sensory area

noun

: an area of the cerebral cortex that receives afferent nerve fibers from lower sensory or motor areas

Examples of sensory area in a Sentence

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The sensory areas will not just be in one part of the museum, but in every exhibit. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024 There are low-sensory areas at each park for guests to take a break and relax in a more low-key environment with less stimulation. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023 Low sensory areas and ear plugs will also be available. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023 That’s right between your motor and sensory area. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023 Three of these chips would be planted in the motor areas of the brain, and another in the sensory area. Jennifer Walter, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2019 In addition, a community clubhouse will be constructed with a teaching kitchen, a library/sensory area, gathering spaces and an outdoor terrace. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 17 Oct. 2022 Another eight regions were designated to receive input in the form of stimulation by the electrodes, which act a bit like a sensory area of the brain. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 13 Oct. 2022 The construction will soon offer a new space dedicated for parents and caregivers, as well as a quiet sensory area for campers. Jessika Harkay, courant.com, 18 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensory area was in 1896

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“Sensory area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory%20area. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

sensory area

noun
: an area of the cerebral cortex that receives afferent nerve fibers from lower sensory or motor areas
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