algometer

An instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli.

Noun

  1. An instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli.

    Synonyms: algesimeter algesiometer odynometer

Origin

From algo- + -meter.

Forms

algometers

Related

algesia algometric algometrical algometrically algometry pain score pain threshold

Derived

autoalgometer

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