nocifensor

adjective

no·​ci·​fen·​sor -ˈfen(t)-sər How to pronounce nocifensor (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a system of cutaneous nerve fibers held to mediate diffuse pain sensations

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“Nocifensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nocifensor. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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