barodontalgia
|ba-ro-don-tal-gia|
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/ˌbær.oʊ.dɒnˈtæl.dʒi.ə/
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/ˌbær.əʊ.dɒnˈtæl.dʒi.ə/
pressure-induced tooth pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barodontalgia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'baros' meaning 'weight or pressure' and 'odontalgia' meaning 'tooth pain'.
Historical Evolution
'baros' combined with 'odontalgia' in modern medical terminology to describe tooth pain caused by pressure changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tooth pain due to pressure changes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
pain in the teeth caused by a change in atmospheric pressure, often experienced by divers or pilots.
The diver experienced barodontalgia as he descended deeper into the ocean.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 18:28