Nociception
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nociception is a noun meaning (physiology) The physiological process underlying the sensation of pain.
Meaning
(physiology) The physiological process underlying the sensation of pain.
Word Forms
- nociceptions
- nocioception
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nocioception, hypernociception, nociceptor, nociceptin, pronociception, algesthesia.
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