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nociceptor [′nō·sə‚sep·tər] (physiology) A sensory nerve ending that is particularly sensitive to noxious stimuli such as chemical changes in surrounding tissue evoked by injury. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The sensitization of primary nociceptive neurons (hyperalgesia) is measured in animal tests either by a decrease in the nociceptive behavior threshold or by a shortening of the time to the induction of the behavioral end point. The microelectrode was advanced by a stepping-motor drive([double dagger]) to search for nociceptive neurons that responded to noxious stimulation of the foot. |
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