nocioception

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noun

The physiological perception of pain.

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nociceptionnociperception
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Meanings

nounnocioception (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe physiological perception of pain.

    Synonyms: nociception, nociperception

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe physiological perception of pain.

Similar
nociceptionnociperception

Origin

By surface analysis, noci- + -o- + -ception.

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APA

nocioception. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nocioception

MLA

“nocioception.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nocioception. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nocioception,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nocioception.

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