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allodynia — The term allodynia comes from the Greek words allos (other) and odunè (pain), translating loosely to other pain . It is used to denote a condition characterized by pain due to a stimulus that does not normally evoke pain. Patho physiologically … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Mechanosensation — is a response mechanism to mechanical stimuli. The physiological foundation for the senses of touch, hearing and balance, and pain is the conversion of mechanical stimuli into neuronal signals: mechanosensation. Mechanoreceptors of the skin,… … Wikipedia
Nociceptor — A nociceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain. This process, called nociception, usually causes the perception of pain. Contents 1 History 2 Location 3… … Wikipedia
Complex regional pain syndrome — Complex regional pain syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD) Classification and external resources ICD 10 M89.0, G56.4 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
Pain — This article is about physical pain. For pain in the broader sense, see Suffering. For other uses, see Pain (disambiguation). Pain A sports player in pain. ICD 10 R52 … Wikipedia
Dolorimeter — A dolorimeter is an instrument used to measure pain threshold and pain tolerance. Dolorimetry has been defined as the measurement of pain sensitivity or pain intensity. [1] There are several kinds of dolorimeter that have been developed.… … Wikipedia
Nociception assay — A Nociception assay (nocioception or nocioperception assay) evaluates the ability of an animal, usually a rodent, to detect a noxious stimulus such as the feeling of pain, caused by stimulation of nociceptors. These assays measure the existence… … Wikipedia
Itch — For other uses, see Itch (disambiguation). Pruritus Classification and external resources A man trying to reach for an itch ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
Back pain — Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column ICD 10 M54 ICD … Wikipedia
Fibromyalgia — Classification and external resources The location of the nine paired tender points that comprise the 1990 American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
