Preferred Label : nociceptor;
Uberon definition : Peripheral receptors for pain. Nociceptors include receptors which are sensitive to
painful mechanical stimuli, extreme heat or cold, and chemical stimuli. All nociceptors
are free nerve endings.;
Uberon related term : nociceptor; pain receptor;
Origin ID : 0035017;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Peripheral receptors for pain. Nociceptors include receptors which are sensitive to
painful mechanical stimuli, extreme heat or cold, and chemical stimuli. All nociceptors
are free nerve endings.
