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Nocisensor

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nociperceptionnounnociception
nociceptornoun(anatomy) A sensory receptor that sends signals that cause the perception of pain in response to a potentially damaging stimulus.
noceffectornounA nociceptive effector (nerve)
algesthesianounSynonym of nociception.
nociceptinnoun(biochemistry) A neurologically active oligopeptide related to the opioids.
hypernociceptionnoun(physiology) An increased level of nociception
nocioceptionnounThe physiological perception of pain.
nociceptive painnoun(medicine) Pain caused by potentially harmful stimuli that are detected by nociceptors around the body.
pronociceptionnounA pronociceptive condition
chemonociceptionnounChemical nociception.
mechanonociceptornounA mechanoreceptor involved in the sensation of pain.
thermonociceptornounA thermal nociceptor (responsible for thermonociception)
nociceptionnoun(physiology) The physiological process underlying the sensation of pain.
neurosensornounA device that senses neural activity
thermonociceptionnounthermal nociception
mechanonociceptionnounmechanical nociception
neutroceptornounA sensory receptor that is stimulated by both pleasant and unpleasant stimuli.
neuropathicsnounSynonym of neuropathy.
neuromediatornounSynonym of neurotransmitter.
electrosensingnounSynonym of electroception.

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