-algia

1. variant of algo- as final element of a compound word:

   neuralgia.

-algia

combining form

1. denoting pain or a painful condition of the part specified

   odontalgia

   neuralgia

Derived Forms

• -algic, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -algia¹

< New Latin < Greek; algo-, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -algia¹

from Greek algos pain

Example Sentences

He cannot bear that Algia should dance before strangers, but what can he do?

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