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GO: Biological Process

response to pain

Term ID
GO:0048265
Synonyms
  • physiological response to pain
Definition
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a pain stimulus. Pain stimuli cause activation of nociceptors, peripheral receptors for pain, include receptors which are sensitive to painful mechanical stimuli, extreme heat or cold, and chemical stimuli. (4)
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Ontology
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Relationships
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is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes