Prepain
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A physical sensation that is not pain but would become pain if it were more intense. uncountable
"Mostly the subjects experienced either no sensation at all, or pain; only a very small prepain range was found (a just noticeable tactile sensation, as described in Chapter 27)."
Adjective
- 1 Before the onset of pain.
"Assessment of prepain functioning often provides insights into behavioral, cognitive, and affective responses subsequent to pain onset."
Example
More examples"Mostly the subjects experienced either no sensation at all, or pain; only a very small prepain range was found (a just noticeable tactile sensation, as described in Chapter 27)."
Etymology
From pre- + pain.
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