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nociceptive reflex

nociceptive reflex A nociceptive reflex is an automatic withdrawal of a body part when a painful or uncomfortable stimulus is perceived.

A nociceptive reflex is an automatic withdrawal of a body part when a painful or uncomfortable stimulus is perceived. It refers to this involuntary pain-related response.

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