Heightened Sense

Definition

Heightened sense refers to an enhanced or increased sensitivity in one or more senses as a compensatory response to the loss of another sense. It allows individuals who have lost one sense to rely more heavily on their remaining senses.

Related terms

Sensory Adaptation:

This term refers to the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli over time, resulting in reduced sensitivity.

Synesthesia:

Synesthesia is a condition where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic experiences in another unrelated pathway.

Phantom Limb Syndrome: Phantom limb syndrome occurs when an individual feels sensations or pain in a limb that has been amputated. It highlights the brain's ability to reorganize itself and adapt after losing input from a sensory system.