Difference between Kinesthesia and Kinesthesis

What is the difference between Kinesthesia and Kinesthesis?

Kinesthesia as a noun is sensation or perception of motion. while Kinesthesis as a noun is the ability to feel motion of the body and limbs.

Kinesthesia

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Sensation or perception of motion. # (physiology) the perception of the movement of one's own body, its limbs and muscles etc. # (performing arts) A spectator's perception of the motion of a performer, or, the effect of the motion of a scene on the spectator. (see usage note) proprioception or static position sense; the perception of the position and posture of the body; also, more broadly, including the motion of the body as well.

Kinesthesis

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The ability to feel motion of the body and limbs.

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