algometry
|al-gom-e-try|
C2
/ælˈɡɒmətri/
pain measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algometry' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos,' where 'algos' meant 'pain,' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'algos' transformed into the modern English word 'algometry' through the combination with 'metron.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the measurement of pain sensitivity or pain threshold.
The doctor used algometry to assess the patient's pain threshold.
Synonyms
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