Subsensory

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Below the threshold of sensory perception. not-comparable

    "Vibration, applied as a subsensory stimulus (i.e. below the sensory threshold) to the foot improves posture and balance in older adults, patients with diabetes, and individuals with stroke."

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"Vibration, applied as a subsensory stimulus (i.e. below the sensory threshold) to the foot improves posture and balance in older adults, patients with diabetes, and individuals with stroke."

Etymology

From sub- + sensory.

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