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diffuse noxious inhibitory control |
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diffuse noxious inhibitory control (DNIC), n one of several explanations for acupuncture's analgesic abilities. Inhibiting pain by using a counterirritant that stimulates an intricate network of impulses and responses within the nervous system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[7,11] In another category, termed "brief, intense TENS," C fibers are recruited using very high intensity (painful), high frequency stimulation for brief periods of time, probably acting via diffuse noxious inhibitory controls ( |
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