algæsthesis

English

Etymology

Compound of algo and æsthesis, from Ancient Greek: ἄλγος (algos, “pain”) in conjunction with αἴσθησις (aisthēsis, “perception”).

Noun

algæsthesis

1. (rare) Perception or sensation of pain.

References

• 1895, Robley Dunglison, A Dictionary of Medical Science, Lea Brothers & Co.; Twenty‐First edition, page #37.