nociceptive

English

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Etymology

Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, from Latin noceō (to do harm, to inflict injury) +‎ receptive.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌnəʊ.sɪˈsɛp.tɪv/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌnoʊ.səˈsɛp.tɪv/
  • Rhymes: -ɛptɪv

Adjective

nociceptive (not comparable)

  1. (physiology) Relating to the perception or sensation of pain.

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