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Nociceptive

Definition:

Nociceptive refers to the primary sensory process of detecting and interpreting pain signals in the body.

Part of Speech:

Adjective.

Sense 1:

Related to the perception of pain.

Example sentence: The nociceptive neurons in the skin help us perceive and respond to potentially harmful stimuli.

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Sense 2:

Relating to the pain receptors in the body.

Example sentence: The nociceptive pathways transmit signals from the injured tissue to the brain, resulting in the sensation of pain.

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