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algometer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-gome-ter
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

From algo- + -meter.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

algometers (plural)

Derived Forms

autoalgometer

Phrases

pain score pain threshold

Frequently Paired Words

algesia algometric algometrical algometrically algometry pain score pain threshold

Synonyms

algesimeter algesiometer odynometer

Questions

What does algometer mean?
An instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli.
Where does algometer come from?
From algo- + -meter.

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