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spe·cial sense

one of the five senses related respectively to the organs of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
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special sense

n.
Any of the five senses; sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
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spe·cial sense

(spesh'ăl sens)
One of the five senses related respectively to the organs of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

spe·cial sense

(spesh'ăl sens)
One of the five senses related respectively to the organs of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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