Usage Note
Wärmereiz activates heat-sensitive thermoreceptors and is used therapeutically (heat packs, infrared lamps) to relax muscles and improve circulation. The term pairs naturally with Kältereiz in physiotherapy and sensory neurology.
Examples
"Wärmereize entspannen verspannte Muskeln."
Natural Translation
Heat stimuli relax tense muscles.
Literal Translation
Heat-stimuli relax tense muscles.
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