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Answer for the clue "Device for measuring pain caused by pressure ", 9 letters:
algometer

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimulus, and the sensitivity to such stimuli

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Algometer \Al*gom"e*ter\, n. [Gr. ? pain + -meter.] (Psychol.) An instrument for measuring sensations of pain due to pressure. It has a piston rod with a blunted tip which is pressed against the skin. -- Al*gom"e*try , n. -- Al`go*met"ric , *met"ric*al ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. device for measuring pain caused by pressure