algoesthesiometer
|al-go-es-the-si-om-e-ter|
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/ˌælɡoʊˌɛsθiˈɑːmɪtər/
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/ˌælɡəʊˌɛsθiˈɒmɪtə/
pain sensitivity measurement
Etymology
'algoesthesiometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'algos' meaning 'pain' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation', combined with the suffix '-meter' indicating an instrument for measuring.
'algos' and 'aisthesis' were combined in modern scientific terminology to form 'algoesthesiometer', a term used in medical contexts.
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring pain sensation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the sensitivity to pain.
The doctor used an algoesthesiometer to assess the patient's pain threshold.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/20 12:06