Antinociception

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012876",
  "term": "Antinociception",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reduction in the perception of a noxious or painful stimulus, which can be achieved through pharmacological or physiological means. It involves blocking the signaling of nociceptive pathways, either at the peripheral nerve level, in the spinal cord, or within the brain. The analgesic effect of opioid drugs like morphine is a primary example of pharmacologically induced antinociception.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nociception",
    "pain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 848 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antinociception/"
}