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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.
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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.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
Low sensory areas and ear plugs will also be available.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
That’s right between your motor and sensory area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jessika Harkay, courant.com, 18 Aug. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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“Sensory area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory%20area. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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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