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sensorium

n.

1. the human sensory apparatus and related mental faculties considered as a whole. The state of the sensorium is tested through the traditional mental status examination; the sensorium may be clear (i.e., functioning normally) or clouded (lacking ability to concentrate and think clearly).

2. see sensorium commune.

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speculation

n.

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.