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Algometry

Definition:

Algometry is a branch of medical science that involves the measurement and assessment of pain sensitivity or pain threshold.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Medical measurement of pain sensitivity.

Related Links:

• Algometers on Amazon
• Pain Measurement Devices on Amazon

Sample Sentences:

Sentence 1:

The doctor used algometry to determine the level of pain experienced by the patient.

Sentence 2:

Researchers are conducting a study using algometry to investigate chronic pain conditions.

Sentence 3:

Algometry offers a quantitative way to assess pain sensitivity objectively.