Exteroception and Touch modality

Exteroception noun - Sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body.

Touch modality and exteroception are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Touch modality" with "Exteroception", this terms are similar.

Touch modality noun - The faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands).

Exteroception and touch modality are semantically related. You can use "Exteroception" instead a noun phrase "Touch modality".