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nociception

nociception Nociception is the sensing of harmful mechanical, heat-related, or chemical stimuli by nociceptors.

Nociception is the sensing of harmful mechanical, heat-related, or chemical stimuli by nociceptors. It is the sensory part of pain arising from body tissues or internal organs.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Nociception” (D059225).
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