Synesthesia

Definition

Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in another sensory or cognitive pathway.

Related terms

Sensory Pathways: These are the routes through which information from our senses travels to our brain.

Cross-modal Perception: This refers to the ability of our brain to integrate information from different sensory modalities.

Neuroplasticity:

It is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.