C fiber

an unmyelinated peripheral nerve fiber (axon) that conducts pain information slowly. C fibers vary from approximately 0.4 to 1.2 μm in diameter. See also A fiber; B fiber.

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December 24th 2024

erotic love

a type of love, identified in certain classification systems, that is characterized by strong sexual arousal. See also limerence; passionate love.