Phenomena and Processes

Central Nervous System Sensitization

An increased response to stimulation that is mediated by amplification of signaling in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS).

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Abstract

An increased response to stimulation that is mediated by amplification of signaling in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS).

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Central Sensitization
  • Central Sensitizations
  • Sensitization, Central
  • Sensitizations, Central

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Pain (1998-2011)

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  1. G11.561.148w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Central Nervous System Sensitization. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059333. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059333
  2. Central Nervous System Sensitization. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nociplastic_pain
  3. Central Nervous System Sensitization. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21087540