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antinociception
an·ti·no·ci·cep·tion [ àntinō si sépshən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
reduction in pain: a reduction in pain sensitivity produced within neurons when an endorphin or similar opium-containing substance opioid combines with a receptor

an·ti·no·ci·cep·tive adjective
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