What does nociceptor mean?
A nerve ending that responds to painful stimuli, such as heat, cold, or pressure. A nociceptor is a specialized sensory receptor that plays a key role in the detection of pain.
Example
"The doctor explained that the patient's nociceptors were sending signals to the brain, causing the sensation of pain."
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