nociceptive
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of nociceptive
C20: from Latin nocēre to injure + (re)ceptive
Example Sentences
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The nociceptive receptors—those that detect pain—are located near the surface.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Cutting nociceptive nerves, though, generally backfires because, as we have noted, nerve injury can promote the onset of even more stubborn, persistent pain.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 10, 2021
Prescription-strength NSAIDs are first-line agents for what’s called nociceptive pain — when an injury such as a deep cut or a burn sends pain through nerve endings.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2014
Withdrawal reflexes and other nociceptive reactions can be recorded.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2011
A second set of nerve fibers, the nociceptive nerves, signal deep muscle pain.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2011
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