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nociceptive

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no·ci·cep·tive  (ns-sptv)
adj.
1. Causing pain. Used of a stimulus.
2. Caused by or responding to a painful stimulus: a nociceptive spinal reflex.
[From nociceptor.]
nociceptive [ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptɪv]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) causing or reacting to pain
[from Latin nocēre to injure + receptive]
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Adj.1.nociceptive - caused by or in response to pain; "a nociceptive spinal reflex"
sensitive - responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
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