Pruriceptive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pruriceptive is an adjective meaning Relating to, or causing itching.
Meaning
Relating to, or causing itching.
Example Sentences
Perhaps one reason is that the central pruriceptive or nociceptive effects of SA in cutaneous C-nociceptors were blocked by central inhibitory neurons activated by simultaneous SA known to be generated from the compressed DRG in large diameter mechanosensitive neurons.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prurigenic, pruritoceptive, pruriginous, urticarious, urticarial, paresthetic.
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