Definition of Nociceptor

1. Noun. A sensory receptor that sends signals that cause the perception of pain in response to a potentially damaging stimulus. ¹

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Medical Definition of Nociceptor

1. A peripheral nerve organ or mechanism for the reception and transmission of painful or injurious stimuli. Origin: noci-+ L. Capio, to take (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nociceptor

nocebo
nocebos
nocent
nocently
nocents
nochel
nochelled
nochels
noci-
noci-influence
nociceptin
nociceptins
nociception
nociceptive
nociceptive reflex
nociceptor (current term)
nociceptors
nocifensive
nocifensor
nocifensor reflex
nocino
nocioception
nociperception
nock
nocked
nocket
nockets
nocking
nocks
nocodazole

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