Anatomy & Movement · definition
The nervous system process of detecting potentially harmful mechanical, thermal, or chemical stimuli.
How the term is used
Nociception contributes to pain signaling, but nociception and the conscious experience of pain are not identical concepts.
Why it matters
It helps prevent oversimplified statements that pain is merely a tissue signal or merely psychological.
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Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.