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antinociceptive

antinociceptive Antinociceptive refers to reducing the nervous system’s processing of pain signals.

Antinociceptive refers to reducing the nervous system’s processing of pain signals. In the packet, this kind of activity is described as occurring in the central nervous system, possibly through effects on NMDA receptors and serotonin-related pain-control pathways.

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