nociceptor

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0035017

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. [ MESH:A08.800.550.700.650 ]

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MESH:D009619

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nociceptor, pain receptor

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uberon

UBERON:0035017

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Equivalent to:

sensory receptor and capable of some detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain

Subclass of:

mechanoreceptor
capable of some detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain
part of some somatosensory system