Analgesia - Terminology

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  1. 4. The detection by the nervous system of the potential for or actual occurrence of tissue injury.
  2. 5. Somatic pain that occurs at the level of the skin.
  3. 7. (2 words) Refers to increased sensitivity to pain in areas distant from the original injury. Caused by central nervous system sensitization, often referred to as “windup,” where spinal cord neurons become more responsive to stimulation.
  4. 10. Somatic pain that occurs at the level of muscles, joints, or bones.
  5. 12. Chemical substances released in response to tissue injury or inflammation. They attract inflammatory cells and lower the threshold of peripheral pain receptors, contributing to increased sensitivity and pain perception.
  6. 13. A type of pain caused by inflammation following trauma or surgery.
  7. 17. Conduction of these nerve signals to the spinal cord.
  8. 18. Alteration of the nerve signals in the spinal cord.
  9. 19. Pain with no identifiable cause. It is a form of pathologic pain where the origin cannot be determined despite thorough investigation.
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  1. 1. Recognition of pain in the brain.
  2. 2. (2 words) Occurs in the area close to the site of tissue injury.Even normal stimuli in this area become painful due to lowered pain thresholds caused by the release of mediators and ongoing nociceptive input.
  3. 3. Pain that originates from the musculoskeletal system, including skin, muscles, joints, and bones.
  4. 6. Pain that originates from internal organs. It is often diffuse and difficult to localize, and may be associated with nausea or changes in vital signs.
  5. 8. A form of pathologic pain that is short-term and typically associated with recent tissue injury or surgery.
  6. 9. A type of pathologic pain caused by nerve injury. It is often chronic and may involve abnormal sensations or hypersensitivity.
  7. 11. Pain that occurs after tissue injury and is amplified and persistent due to malfunction or damage to the nervous system.
  8. 14. Conversion of noxious stimuli into nerve signals.
  9. 15. A protective sensation of pain that occurs when there is a possibility or actual occurrence of tissue injury. It serves as a warning signal – the classic “ouch” response.
  10. 16. Long-lasting pain that persists beyond the normal healing time.