nociceptive

/ˌˈnoʊsiˌˈsɛptɪv/
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Definitions of nociceptive
  1. adjective
    caused by or in response to pain
    “a nociceptive spinal reflex”
    synonyms:
    sensitive
    responsive to physical stimuli
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