neuroception

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noun

The unconscious detection of threat or safety

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Meanings

nounneuroception (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe unconscious detection of threat or safety

Origin

From neuro- + -ception.

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APA

neuroception. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroception

MLA

“neuroception.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroception. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neuroception,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroception.

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