aerodontalgia
|aero-don-tal-gia|
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/ˌɛəroʊdɒnˈtældʒiə/
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/ˌeərəʊdɒnˈtældʒiə/
tooth pain from air pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerodontalgia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'odontalgia' meaning 'toothache'.
Historical Evolution
'aerodontalgia' was formed by combining the Greek words 'aero' and 'odontalgia' to describe tooth pain related to air pressure changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'toothache due to air pressure changes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
pain in the teeth caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often experienced by pilots or divers.
The pilot experienced aerodontalgia during the rapid ascent.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 05:51