nociception
|no-ci-cep-tion|
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/ˌnoʊsɪˈsɛpʃən/
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/ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛpʃən/
pain detection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nociception' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nocere,' where 'nocere' meant 'to harm.'
Historical Evolution
'nocere' transformed into the modern English word 'nociception' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to harm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the sensory nervous system's response to harmful stimuli.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sensory nervous system's response to certain harmful or potentially harmful stimuli.
Nociception is the process that allows us to feel pain.
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Last updated: 2025/07/07 17:00