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What are nociceptors?

What are nociceptors? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. plural of nociceptor
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These substances stimulate the nociceptors at the related area and lead to local sensitivity.
In 3B LASER NEEDLE acupuncture applications, the special laser light triggers the release of histamine, inducing depolarization of peripheral nociceptors during therapy.
This causes the nociceptors to generate nervous impulses, which are transmitted along the fibre into the spinal cord.
Thus, the mechanical compression of bone tissues and the algogenic substances released by the bone environment and tumor at day 8 are not sufficient to exacerbate nociceptors and stimulate abnormal neuronal firing.
Technically known as 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide, it works by triggering nociceptors — the body's pain sensors — creating a sensation of intense heat.
Most C-fibres are polymodal, while some only become active under inflammatory conditions and are referred to as 'silent' or 'sleeping' nociceptors.

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