algometer

American

[al-gom-i-ter] / ælˈgɒm ɪ tər /

noun

a device for determining sensitiveness to pain caused by pressure.

algometer British

/ ælˈɡɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument for measuring sensitivity to pressure ( pressure algometer ) or to pain

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Other Word Forms

algometric adjective
algometrical adjective
algometrically adverb
algometry noun

Etymology

Origin of algometer

First recorded in 1890–95; algo- + -meter

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Ground conditions are also encouraging those around the David Simcock-trained Algometer, whose second place behind one-time Derby favourite Midterm at Sandown in April, would seem to put him right in the mix.

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