definitions

algo-

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

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Nearby words

algiers, algin, algin fiber, alginate, alginic acid, algo-, algodystrophy, algogenic, algoid, algol, algolagnia

Origin of algo-

combining form representing Greek álgos
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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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Medicine definitions for algo-

algo-

pref.

Pain:algophobia.
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