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   Sen·sa·tion

   /senˈsāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body: "a burning sensation in the middle of the chest"
   • ▪ the capacity to have physical sensations: "they had lost sensation in one or both forearms"
   • ▪ an inexplicable awareness or impression: "she had the eerie sensation that she was being watched" Similar feelingsenseawarenessconsciousnessperceptionimpressiontickletingleprickle
   • 2. a widespread reaction of interest and excitement: "his arrest for poisoning caused a sensation" Similar commotionstiruproarfuroroutragescandalimpactinterestexcitementagitationinformal:splashto-dohullabaloo
   • ▪ a person, object, or event that arouses widespread interest and excitement: "she was a sensation, the talk of the evening" Similar great successsellouttriumphstar attractiontalking pointinformal:smashsmash hithitbox-office hitsuperhitshowstopperwinnercrowd-pullerwowknockoutbiggie

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin sensatio(n-), from Latin sensus (see sense).

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2. www.psychologs.com › psychology-behind-somatosensationPsychology Behind Somatosensation

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   4 days ago · Somatosensation can be simply described as the process of giving meaning or perception of all the physical sensations that we feel through our sensory organs. These include sensations like touch, pressure, temperature, and pain that we receive via our sensory receptors.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsciousnessConsciousness - Wikipedia

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   13 hours ago · Consciousness is a fascinating but elusive phenomenon: it is impossible to specify what it is, what it does, or why it has evolved. Nothing worth reading has been written on it. Using 'awareness', however, as a definition or synonym of consciousness is not a simple matter:

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5. www.britannica.com › topic › happinessHappiness | Definition, Nature, Psychology, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Happiness, in psychology, a state of emotional well-being that a person experiences either in a narrow sense, when good things happen in a specific moment, or more broadly, as a positive evaluation of one’s life and accomplishments overall—that is, subjective well-being.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › visual sensationVisual sensation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms ...

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   4 days ago · Definitions of visual sensation. noun. the perceptual experience of seeing. “he had a visual sensation of intense light”. synonyms: vision. see more.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PainPain - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Medication. Analgesic. Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage."

8. quartzmountain.org › article › what-does-travelUnderstanding The Unpleasant Sensations Of Travel Sickness

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   2 days ago · Additional symptoms of travel sickness can include pale skin, cold sweats, headaches, and general weakness. In severe cases, people may experience extreme drowsiness or fatigue. These symptoms can make traveling a challenging and unpleasant experience. It is worth noting that the severity of travel sickness can vary from person to person.

9. www.newhealthadvisor.org › burning-sensation-inCauses and Treatments for Burning Sensation in Head

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   3 days ago · A burning sensation in your head can be one of the most annoying things. Sunburn or chemical can be the causes. There are some other reasons too, some of which are more serious and require proper diagnosis. Treatment should be given according to the underlying condition. Causes of Burning Sensation in Head. 1. Sinusitis