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algometer

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algometer [ælˈgɒmɪtə]
n
an instrument for measuring sensitivity to pressure (pressure algometer) or to pain
algometry  n
algometer
an instrument for measuring a person’s sensitivity to pain produced by pressure. — algometric, algometrical, adj.
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Noun1.algometer - device for measuring pain caused by pressure
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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