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algesthesis

algesthesis noun: perception or sensation of pain.

Noun

algesthesis (uncountable)

  1. Perception or sensation of pain.

Forms of algesthesis

alternative formalgaesthesis

Origin of algesthesis

From alg- + -esthesis.

Questions about algesthesis

What does algesthesis mean?
Algesthesis means perception or sensation of pain.
What part of speech is algesthesis?
Algesthesis is a noun.

Words near algesthesis in the dictionary

  1. algesiometer
  2. algesiometers
  3. algesiometric
  4. algesiometry
  5. algesthesia
  6. algesthesis
  7. algestone
  8. algetic
  9. Algherese
  10. Alghero
  11. alghoza

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