pain threshold
The concept of "pain threshold" is crucial in understanding individual differences in pain perception and management.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)The point at which a person starts to feel pain from a stimulus.
Example
- He has a high pain threshold and rarely complains about discomfort.
C1Medicine
(technical)The lowest intensity of a stimulus that is perceived as painful.
Example
- Her pain threshold was tested using a series of heat applications.
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