analgia
|an-al-gi-a|
C2
/əˈnældʒiə/
absence of pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analgia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'algos' meaning 'pain'.
Historical Evolution
'analgia' was formed in modern medical terminology from Greek roots and became the English medical term 'analgia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'absence of pain', and this meaning has remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
absence of pain in response to a stimulus that would normally be painful.
The patient exhibited analgia after the nerve block.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 04:06