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AUTONOMIC AROUSAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

A general state of physiological arousal associated with what is commonly referred to as the "fight or flight syndrome." Autonomic arousal is known to be related to anxiety, emotional distress, and the increase of pain perception through several mechanisms including alterations in gate control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Parallèlement au fait qu'ils ont contribué à offrir un nouveau modèle de la douleur, les psychologues ont également souligné l'importance de la distinction pouvant exister entre douleur aiguë et douleur chronique. Selon [des chercheurs], les recherches consacrées tant à la douleur clinique aiguë (c'est-à-dire très récente) s'accompagne généralement d'une augmentation de l'angoisse et de l'éveil autonome.

OBS

éveil autonome : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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