sensorium noun. [sɛn'sɔ:rɪǝm] Pl. -ria [-rɪǝ], -riums. M17.
[Late Latin, from Latin sens- pa. ppl stem of sentire feel: see -ORIUM.]
The seat of sensation in the brain of humans and animals; the percipient centre to which sensory impulses are transmitted by the nerves; the whole sensory apparatus (including the sensory nerves). Formerly also, the brain regarded as centre of consciousness and nervous energy. Also common sensorium.

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