algometrical
|al-go-met-ri-cal|
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/ˌælɡoʊˈmɛtrɪkəl/
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/ˌælɡəʊˈmɛtrɪkəl/
pain measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algometrical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos,' where 'algos' meant 'pain,' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'algos' transformed into the French word 'algométrique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'algometrical' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to 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 algometrical device was used to assess the patient's pain threshold.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/20 16:21
