Medical term:
protopathic
pro·to·path·ic
(prō'tō-path'ik),Denoting a supposedly primitive set or system of peripheral sensory nerve fibers conducting a low order of pain and temperature sensibility that is poorly localized. Compare: epicritic.
[proto- + G. pathos, suffering]
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protopathic
(prō′tə-păth′ĭk)adj.
Sensing pain, pressure, heat, or cold in a nonspecific manner, usually without localizing the stimulus. Used especially of certain sensory nerves.
pro·top′a·thy (-tŏp′ə-thē) n.
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pro·to·path·ic
(prō'tō-path'ik)Denoting a supposedly primitive set or system of peripheral sensory nerve fibers conducting a low order of pain and temperature sensibility that is poorly localized.
Compare: epicritic
Compare: epicritic
[proto- + G. pathos, suffering]
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