Tactile
Tactile
Tactile (pronunciation: /ˈtaktəl/ or /ˈtaktʌɪl/) is an adjective that pertains to the sense of touch. It originates from the Latin word "tactilis," which means "that may be touched."
Definition
Tactile refers to anything related to the sense of touch, including tactile stimuli, tactile perception, and tactile sensations. It is used in various fields such as psychology, physiology, and medicine to describe phenomena and processes related to touch.
Related Terms
- Tactile Sensation: The sensation that results when the skin or its underlying tissue is stimulated.
- Tactile Perception: The brain's interpretation of the raw nerve signals that it receives from the skin sensors.
- Tactile Stimuli: Physical factors that trigger the sense of touch.
- Tactile Agnosia: A condition in which a person cannot recognize objects by touch alone, despite having an intact sense of touch.
- Tactile Hallucination: A false perception of tactile sensory input that creates a feeling of physical contact with an imagined object.
See Also
References
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
- Oxford English Dictionary
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tactile
- Wikipedia's article - Tactile
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