| Term Name: | pain receptor cell |
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| Synonyms: | nociceptor, nocireceptor |
| Definition: | The peripheral receptor for pain. Includes receptors which are sensitive to painful mechanical stimuli, extreme heat or cold, and chemical stimuli. All mammalian nociceptors are free nerve endings. |
| Appears at: | Unknown |
| Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009119] |
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