polymodal

adjective

poly·​mod·​al -ˈmōd-ᵊl How to pronounce polymodal (audio)
: responding to several different forms of sensory stimulation (as heat, touch, and chemicals)
unmyelinated polymodal nociceptors

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“Polymodal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polymodal. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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