nociceptor
nociceptor · nociceptors
A sensory receptor that sends signals that cause the perception of pain in response to…A sensory receptor that sends signals that cause the perception of pain in response to a potentially damaging stimulus.
Meaning
1 sensesA sensory receptor that sends signals that cause the perception of pain in response to a potentially damaging stimulus.
Origin
Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spellinCoined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spelling noci-ceptor, from noceō + clipped form of receptor, signifying pain detection.
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Forms
plural: nociceptors| Singular | nociceptor |
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