pain-sensing
|pain-sens-ing|
/ˈpeɪn ˌsɛnsɪŋ/
detecting pain
Etymology
'pain-sensing' is a compound word formed from 'pain' and 'sensing', where 'pain' refers to physical discomfort and 'sensing' means detecting or perceiving.
The term 'pain-sensing' emerged in modern English as a technical or scientific term, especially in medical and biological contexts, by combining the words 'pain' and 'sensing'.
Initially, it referred specifically to the ability to detect pain, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system, device, or cell that detects pain.
The device acts as a pain-sensing mechanism in the artificial limb.
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Adjective 1
describing something that is capable of detecting or responding to pain.
The pain-sensing nerves transmit signals to the brain.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 09:02