nociceptive
/ (ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptɪv) /
adjective
causing or reacting to pain
Word Origin for nociceptive
C20: from Latin
nocēre to injure +
(re)ceptive
Words nearby nociceptive
nocardiosis,
nocebo,
nocent,
noci-,
noci-influence,
nociceptive,
nociceptive reflex,
nociceptor,
nocifensor,
nociperception,
nocireceptor
Medical definitions for nociceptive
nociceptive
[ nō′sĭ-sĕp′tĭv ]
adj.
Causing pain. Used of a stimulus.
Caused by or responding to a painful stimulus.