algometer

English

Etymology

From algo- +‎ -meter.

Noun

algometer (plural algometers)

  1. An instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli.
    Synonyms: algesimeter, algesiometer, odynometer
    Hyponym: autoalgometer

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Indonesian

Etymology

Internationalism.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /alɡoˈmɛtər/ [al.ɡoˈmɛ.t̪ər]
  • Rhymes: -ɛtər
  • Syllabification: al‧go‧me‧ter

Noun

algomèter (plural algometer-algometer)

  1. (physiology) algometer: an instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli

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