Construct · 1 fields · 1 citations

gate control theory of pain: a standalone construct

One name. One construct. A landmark on the map.

● anchor · a standalone construct Nearest construct by meaning·not indexed

A single standalone construct; nearby constructs are located against it in the Collider. Tap a field for its definition, unit, and measures.

Pain science

the theory that spinal circuits act as a gate on pain signals, opened by small-fiber input and closed by large-fiber input and descending brain control.

In pain science, gate control theory of pain refers to the theory that spinal circuits act as a gate on pain signals, opened by small-fiber input and closed by large-fiber input and descending brain control. This meaning comes from Melzack (1965) in Science.[1]

Unit
Recovery means
Measured by

Run it through the Collider, or take the citations with you.

See how gate control theory of pain sits against neighbouring constructs in the Collider, or export every reference on this page in one click.

Open in Collider Export BibTeX Report this entry

Nearby constructs

closed3 fields · 3 citationsjingle · one word, three constructs control4 fields · 5 citationsjingle · one word, four constructs gate5 fields · 6 citationsjingle · one word, five constructs

References

Melzack, R., & Wall, P. D. (1965). Pain Mechanisms: A New Theory: A gate control system modulates sensory input from the skin before it evokes pain perception and response. Science, 150(3699), 971-979. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.150.3699.971

Cited on this page?

Confirm your construct, or correct us.

If your work is cited behind one of these entries, you know better than we do whether we captured the meaning right. Confirm it, suggest an edit, or dispute it, and your name goes on the entry as an author who has checked it, linked to your ORCID.

Claim your construct