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nociceptive

adjective

Caused by or in response to pain

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
OC
Scrabble score
20

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Pronunciation

ˌnəʊ.sɪˈsɛp.tɪv

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Caused by or in response to pain

    “A nociceptive spinal reflex”

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Example Sentences

A nociceptive spinal reflex

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