somatogravic illusion

noun

An illusory perception of one's pitch angle, due to the effects of linear acceleration on the vestibular system of the inner ear.

Meanings

nounsomatogravic illusion (plural somatogravic illusions)

plural somatogravic illusions

  1. aeronauticsAn illusory perception of one's pitch angle, due to the effects of linear acceleration on the vestibular system of the inner ear.
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