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: subjectively localized in one region of the body though originating in another region
It is possible that, in some patients at least, the referred sensations during stimulation reinforce the pain relief produced by the placebo effect.—
Ronald Melzack et al.
Ronald Melzack et al.… the doctor was almost sure it was just an infection or perhaps referred pain from the lower backache …—Gary Smith
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Schlachter said shoulder pain is a referred pain and not directly caused by the injury, similar to when people have arm pain during a heart attack.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2024
Mayor Joe Hogsett, through a spokesperson, declined an interview request and referred questions emailed by Mirror Indy and IndyStar to the Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank.
—Ryan Martin and Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
When a family goes to a referred provider, they’re often met with waiting lists with months- or years-long backlogs, Lindsey said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
From there, the existing user needs to send the referral link to the referred friend.
—Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
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Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2024
Mayor Joe Hogsett, through a spokesperson, declined an interview request and referred questions emailed by Mirror Indy and IndyStar to the Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank.
—Ryan Martin and Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
When a family goes to a referred provider, they’re often met with waiting lists with months- or years-long backlogs, Lindsey said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
From there, the existing user needs to send the referral link to the referred friend.
—Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Referred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referred. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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