The sensory process of detecting and encoding potentially harmful stimuli, which may result in the experience of pain.
From Latin 'nocere' (to harm) + 'receptio' (a receiving). The reception of harmful signals.
Nociception is your body's damage detector — specialized nerves sense harm and send urgent signals to your brain: 'Pull your hand off the stove!'
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