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Nociceptive pain refers to a type of pain which serves as a warning of impending damage to the skin, is caused by activation of receptors in the skin called Nociceptors.

Deutsch: Nozizeptor / Español: Nociceptor / Português: Nociceptor / Français: Nocicepteur / Italiano: Nocicettore

Nociceptors is derived from Latin nocere, meaning "to hurt." Receptors that serve as monitors to alert the brain to damage or threat of damage. They can be mechanical or chemical but are specifically activated by potentially damaging stimulation such as heat or cold, painful pressure or pricking, or chemical damage such as exposure to noxious chemicals.They are sensory receptors in the skin and organs that are capable of responding to various types of stimulation that may cause tissue damage.

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Deutsch: Nächtlich / Español: nocturno / Português: noturno / Français: nocturne / Italiano: notturno

In the context of psychology, nocturnal refers to behaviors or phenomena that occur during the night. This can include various aspects of human activity, sleep patterns, and psychological conditions that are specifically related to or more active during nighttime hours.

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Nocturnal emission refers to involuntary ejaculation during sleep; emission of seminal fluid while asleep. Which is also referred to as a "wet dream"

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Nocturnal Enuresis means bedwetting at night.

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Nocturnal myoclonus refers to a periodic limb movements in sleep. Also, Nocturnal myoclonus is a restless leg syndrome twitching of muscles that occurs during non-rapid eye movement s

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Nocturnal penile tumescence test (NPT test)refers to a study performed to evaluate erections during sleep that helps clarify the causes of erectile dysfunction. Nocturnal penile tumescence test is also called NPT test.

- Nocturnale enuresis (Bedwetting) : - Nocturnale enuresis (Bedwetting ) : Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) refer to the release of urine while asleep.

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