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Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spelling noci-ceptor, from noceō + clipped form of receptor, signifying pain detection.
nociceptor (複数形 nociceptors)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/02 09:51 UTC 版)
A nociceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain. This process, called nociception, usually causes the perception of pain.