Definitions

1. noun

The sense of one’s bodily position and movement in space, and the spatial relationships of the parts of one’s body.

“The patient reported a loss of cenesthesia due to her injury, which made it difficult for her to judge distances and spatial relationships.”

2. noun

The sense of the position and movement of one’s body, including the sense of balance and the perception of the spatial relationships between one’s body parts.

“The athlete relied on her cenesthesia to adjust her movements and maintain her balance during the high-wire act.”