allodynia
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/ˌæloʊˈdɪniə/
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/ˌæləʊˈdɪniə/
pain from non-painful stimuli
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allodynia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'odynē' meaning 'pain'.
Historical Evolution
'allodynia' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'allodynia' into modern English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other pain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which ordinary non-painful stimuli evoke pain.
Patients with allodynia may feel pain from a light touch.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/09 15:02