algo-

a combining form meaning “pain,” used in the formation of compound words: algophobia.

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Origin of algo-

combining form representing Greek álgos

Words nearby algo-

Algiers, algin, alginate, algin fiber, alginic acid, algo-, algodystrophy, algogenic, algoid, Algol, algolagnia
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British Dictionary definitions for algo-

algo-

combining form

denoting painalgometer; algophobia

Word Origin for algo-

from Greek algos pain
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Medical definitions for algo-

algo-

pref.

Pain:algophobia.
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