
Nociceptor
UK
/ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌnoʊsɪˈsɛptər/

Translation nociceptor into russian
nociceptor
NounUK
/ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌnoʊsɪˈsɛptər/
Nociceptors are responsible for detecting pain stimuli.
Ноцицепторы отвечают за обнаружение болевых стимулов.
Definitions
nociceptor
NounUK
/ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌnoʊsɪˈsɛptər/
A sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain, which are perceived as pain.
Nociceptors are activated when you touch a hot surface, causing you to feel pain and withdraw your hand.