NOCICEPTIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nociceptive mean? 

• NOCICEPTIVE (adjective)
  The adjective NOCICEPTIVE has 1 sense:

1. caused by or in response to pain

  Familiarity information: NOCICEPTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NOCICEPTIVE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Caused by or in response to pain

Context example:

a nociceptive spinal reflex

Similar:

sensitive (responsive to physical stimuli)

 Context examples 

This, in turn, inhibits the release of various nociceptive neurotransmitters, such as substance P, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, acetylcholine, noradrenaline, vasopressin, and somatostatin.

(Dextropropoxyphene Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

The use of anesthetics in the central or peripheral nervous system to diminish or eliminate the bombardment of the CNS with nociceptive input, which minimizes stress response, adverse spinal reflexes, and wind-up.

(Neural Block, NCI Thesaurus)

A minimally invasive, experimental form of electroanalgesia based upon the theory that rapid electrical stimulation of A-delta and C pain fibers can lead to nociceptive afferent input depression.

(Piezo-Electric Current Therapy, NCI Thesaurus)

This inhibits the release of various nociceptive neurotransmitters, such as substance P, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, acetylcholine, noradrenaline, vasopressin, and somatostatin.

(Buprenorphine Transdermal Matrix Patch, NCI Thesaurus)

Subsequently, the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters, such as substance P, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, acetylcholine, and noradrenaline, is inhibited.

(Oxycodone, NCI Thesaurus)

Natural or synthetic compound mixtures, Analgesic Preparations relieve pain by altering the perception of nociceptive stimuli without loss of consciousness.

(Analgesic Preparation, NCI Thesaurus)

Stimulation of mu-subtype opioid receptors results in a decrease in the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters such as substance P, GABA, dopamine, acetylcholine and noradrenaline; in addition, the codeine metabolite morphine induces opening of G-protein-coupled inwardly rectifying potassium (GIRK) channels and blocks the opening of N-type voltage-gated calcium channels, resulting in hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability.

(Codeine, NCI Thesaurus)

Alosetron blocks the actions of serotonin at 5-HT3 sites in the peripheral nervous system, particularly on enteric and nociceptive sensory neurons, thereby affecting the regulation of visceral pain, decreasing gastrointestinal contraction and motility, and decreasing gastrointestinal secretions.

(Alosetron, NCI Thesaurus)