(psychology) Receipt of too much information or stimulation at once, leading to an inability to process it.

plural of sensory overload

Alternative form of extrasensory

The brief storage of information (in memory) brought in through the senses; typically only lasts up to a few seconds.

The process by which the brain adjusts its response to stimuli.

(biology) Involved in both sensation and volition; applied to certain nerve fibers that pass to and from the cerebrospinal axis.

(informal) sensory deprivation

plural of sensory garden

A garden designed to incorporate scent, sound, etc. so as to be accessible and enjoyable for visitors who may have sensory impairments.

plural of sensory neuron