Nociceptive Definition

nōsĭ-sĕptĭv
adjective
Of, causing, or reacting to pain.
Webster's New World
Caused by or responding to a painful stimulus.
A nociceptive spinal reflex.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Nociceptive

  • From nociceptor

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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