Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: protonotary
Next word: protophyte
Definition of: protopathic
(prō′tə·path′ik) adjective Physiol.
Pertaining to or designating primary sensibility, responsive only to gross, typically painful stimuli: distinguished from epicritic. [<PROTO- + -PATHIC]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: