algometric
|al-go-met-ric|
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/ˌælɡəˈmɛtrɪk/
pain measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algometric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos,' where 'algos' meant 'pain,' and 'metric' from 'metron' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'algos' combined with 'metric' to form the modern English word 'algometric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measuring pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the measurement of pain.
The algometric study helped in understanding the patient's pain threshold.
Synonyms
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