Associations to the word «Algometer»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ALGOMETER, noun. Device for measuring pain caused by pressure.

Wise words

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