Glossary & References / Keywords List / Definitions:

Term to be defined Definition Synonyms & Keywords
Nociceptor - "A receptor preferentially sensitive to a noxious or potentially noxious stimulus" (J297.6.w1)

- "a receptor which responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli e.g. hot and cold temperatures" (D152.w6)

- "specific receptor for response to noxious stimuli" (J4.191.w3)

See also: Nociception

  • Nociceptors (plural)