Gate control theory
theory of pain; asserts that non-painful input closes the “gates” to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system; proposed in 1965 by Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall
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Gate control theory
Summary
Gate control theory is a hypothesis[1]. It draws 655 Wikipedia views per month (hypothesis category, ranking #50 of 235).[2]
Key Facts
- Gate control theory is credited with the discovery of Ronald Melzack[3].
- Gate control theory's instance of is recorded as hypothesis[4].
- Gate control theory's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1965[5].
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Designation and Status
Gate control theory's instance of is recorded as hypothesis[4].
Why It Matters
Gate control theory draws 655 Wikipedia views per month (hypothesis category, ranking #50 of 235).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]