Glossary & References / Keywords List / Definitions:
| Term to be defined | Definition | Synonyms & Keywords |
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| 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 |
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